Prep Cook

Night Owl Brands; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Rhode Island is seeking a skilled Prep Cook to manage food preparation and assist in maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, be proficient in knife techniques, and possess a food handling certification. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences while working in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Training & development

Company parties

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years prep experience in a kitchen.
• Proficient in preparing menu items to specified recipes.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary conditions.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Monitor food temperatures and adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Knife Technique

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Tools

Kitchen tools and equipment

Job description

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Training & development

Company parties

Bettola is one of Rhode Island's best restaurants featuring a scratch kitchen, full bar, varied Italian menu and amazing staff. Within the first year of operations, Bettola earned the title of Best Pizza in Rhode Island and has added 4 more awards to that title!

With previous experience as a prep cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification. Teamwork is an essential part of our operation, so working well with others is a requirement. Applicants must be able to work full shifts on their feet and carry cumbersome loads up to 50 pounds. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction.

You also have attention for detail, possess solid knife technique, and can manage multiple prep-projects at one time. You excel at keeping an organized and clean walk-in and are committed to ensuring that your co-workers do the same.

Responsibilities:

Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices

Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation and labeling of product in the walk in.

Taste, taste, taste. Ensure all prep is cooked and seasoned correctly.

Checking in and putting away orders.

Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.

Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.

Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.

Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.

Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting Chef to low stock situations.

Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and cross contamination.

Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.

Collaborate effectively with the team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.

Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.

Key Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years Prep Experience.

Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and Chef’s requests.

Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.

Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.

Capable of managing your time effectively by yourself.

Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.

Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.

EEO Statement:

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Night Owl Brands is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.