Prep Cook

OHSO BREWERY AND DISTILLERY; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Employee Meal

Employee Discount

Pay-on-demand

Job summary

OHSO BREWERY AND DISTILLERY in Gilbert, AZ is seeking dependable Prep Cooks to keep the kitchen prepared, organized, and ready for service. You’ll follow recipes, prep sheets, cutting procedures, and labeling standards to prepare ingredients for daily service.

You'll help maintain clean work areas, date and rotate items using FIFO, and support dishwashers and other kitchen team members as needed. The role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and food-safety commitment.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler’s Card.
• Previous prep cook or kitchen experience preferred.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization.
• Ability to follow recipes, prep sheets, and food-safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to stand for five to eight hours at a time.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to help wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sauces, dressings, and other recipe components.
• Prepare proteins in bulk, including bacon, brisket, and short rib.
• Cut, slice, and portion ingredients for service.
• Follow recipe specifications and prep sheets to avoid over-prepping or under-prepping.
• Label, date, portion, and store all prepared items.
• Follow F.I.F.O. procedures at all times.
• Monitor product dates and ensure all food remains within approved freshness standards.
• Maintain high quality and consistency in all prepared items.
• Keep prep areas, walk-ins, and kitchen storage areas clean and organized.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Assist dishwashers and other kitchen team members when business needs require it.
• Communicate clearly with chefs, cooks, and other team members.
• Step in wherever needed to support the kitchen team.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for dependable, detail-oriented Prep Cooks who take pride in keeping the kitchen prepared, organized, and ready for service. Prep Cooks play an important role in setting the entire kitchen team up for success by making sure ingredients are prepared correctly, safely, and in the right quantities.

In this role, you’ll follow recipe specifications, prep sheets, cutting procedures, food-safety practices, and labeling standards to prepare ingredients for daily service. You’ll also help maintain clean, organized work areas and make sure all products are properly dated, rotated, and stored using F.I.F.O. — First In, First Out.

At O.H.S.O., teamwork matters. We are looking for people who stay focused, work efficiently, and are always willing to jump in and support the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sauces, dressings, and other recipe components
• Prepare proteins in bulk, including items such as bacon, brisket, and short rib
• Cut, slice, and portion ingredients for service
• Follow recipe specifications and prep sheets to avoid over-prepping or under-prepping
• Properly label, date, portion, and store all prepared items
• Follow F.I.F.O. procedures at all times
• Monitor product dates and ensure all food remains within approved freshness standards
• Maintain high quality and consistency in all prepared items
• Keep prep areas, walk-ins, and kitchen storage areas clean and organized
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures
• Assist dishwashers and other kitchen team members when business needs require it
• Communicate clearly with chefs, cooks, and other team members
• Step in wherever needed to support the kitchen team

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler’s Card
• Previous prep cook or kitchen experience preferred
• Dependable and punctual
• Positive attitude and strong commitment to teamwork
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization
• Ability to follow recipes, prep sheets, and food-safety procedures
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to stand and remain active for five to eight hours at a time
• Ability to safely bend, reach, lift, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks
• Willingness to help wherever needed

Pay

• $15.00 to $19.00 per hour, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees who average at least 30 hours per week after 12 months of employment
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution for eligible employees
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave for eligible full-time employees
• Free employee meal during each shift worked
• 50% employee discount on food and merchandise
• Access to earned wages before payday through our pay-on-demand program