Prep Cook

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Pay & Real Growth

Place You'll Actually Enjoy

Job summary

Harriet's Hamburgers is looking for a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prep ingredients, help make house-made items, and ensure smooth line operation before service begins.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and reliability in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth and flexible scheduling. Training and mentorship are provided to help you advance.

Qualifications

• Prep or kitchen experience is a plus, but attitude and willingness to learn matter most.
• Ability to use standard kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes consistently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients daily: wash, peel, chop, slice, and portion produce.
• Make house-made items from scratch: pickles, sauces, juices, etc.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Stamina

Reliable

Hospitality mindset

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Prep Cook — Harriet's Hamburgers

Reports To: Chef - Kitchen Manager

About the Role

Great burgers don't start on the grill - they start with you. As a Prep Cook at Harriet's Hamburgers, you're the foundation of everything we serve. From house-made pickles and sauces to fresh-cut produce, the care you put in before the doors open is what makes every guest's meal worth coming back for. If you take pride in doing things right and want to grow in a kitchen that invests in its people, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Prep fresh ingredients daily - wash, peel, chop, slice, and portion produce
• Make our house-made items from scratch: pickles, sauces, fresh juices, and more
• Measure and assemble ingredients so the line runs smoothly during service
• Label, date, and store all food properly and safely
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Keep your station and the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for anything
• Help with receiving, stocking, and inventory counts
• Work as one team with the rest of the kitchen crew

What We're Looking For

• Prep or kitchen experience is a plus - but a great attitude and willingness to learn matter more
• Comfort with (or eagerness to learn) standard kitchen equipment
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes consistently
• Stamina to stay on your feet and keep pace in a busy kitchen
• Reliability and the ability to manage your prep list without constant supervision
• A team-first, hospitality-minded attitude - kindness is on the menu here, too

Schedule

• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why Harriet's?

• Flexible Scheduling - School, family, sports, life: we'll do our best to build your schedule around what matters to you.
• Competitive Pay & Real Growth - We promote from within and we're serious about teaching you business and culinary skills you'll use for life.
• Place You'll Actually Enjoy - Our team members stick around, and that’s no accident. At Harriet's, you're not just an employee - you're part of what makes this place special.