Prep Cook

Workstream; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Workstream is seeking a prep cook to assist in food preparation and pantry management in our kitchen. The ideal candidate prioritizes tasks, pays attention to detail, and works well as part of a team under the supervision of the Executive Chef or Back of House Manager.

Requirements include at least 1 year as a prep cook, a culinary school diploma or ServSafe/food handler certificate, adherence to food safety standards, and the ability to work 18 years old or older and legally eligible to work in

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a prep cook.
• Diploma from a culinary school or a food handler certificate (ServSafe or local equivalent).
• Adhere to food safety standards.
• Strong culinary and knife skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to kitchen standards and recipes.
• Assist with pantry management and mise en place.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety practices in the kitchen.

Skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Culinary knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary school diploma

ServSafe or food handler certificate

Job description

Prep cooks are responsible for food preparation and pantry management according to standards as directed by the Executive Chef or Back of House Manager. This role is very important to ensure a smoothly operating kitchen. A good candidate for this job is a person who can prioritize tasks, pay attention to detail, and be a problem-solver.

Prep Cook Job Requirements:

• 1 year previous experience as a prep cook.
• The advantage goes to candidates with a diploma from a culinary school, a food handler certificate such as Servsafe, or the local equivalent.
• Adhere to food safety standards.
• Strong culinary and knife skills.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We foster an inclusive work environment characterized by respect, learning, growth, and accountability.