Prep Cook

Recruiting.com LLC; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting.com LLC in Lexington, KY is seeking a prep cook/line cook to support high‑volume kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared to specifications and quality standards.

You will read prep sheets, follow instructions, and safely use knives and small equipment while maintaining a clean, organized work area and adhering to ServSafe procedures.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to multi‑task, and reliable teamwork in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions.
• No experience or diploma required.
• Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment ware.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date and wrap food products in accordance with ServSafe procedures.
• Communicate with chef for any instructions or training
• Uphold health codes and sanitation regulations and follow safety procedures
• Maintain food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory
• Break down boxes and dispose of them properly
• Be able to perform opening, mid and closing duties as outlined by management

Skills

Read prep sheets

Knife safety

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen tools

Job description

Overview

You will never get bored coordinating multiple orders on demand in this fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date and wrap food products in accordance with ServSafe procedures
• Communicate with chef for any instructions or training
• Uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow all safety, security and kitchen procedures
• Maintains food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines
• Break down boxes and disposeof them properly.
• Be able to perform opening, mid and closing duties as outlined by management.

Qualifications

• No experience or diploma required
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions
• Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment ware

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, as well as stand and walk for the entire length of shift, possibly in a confined space
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment
• Exposed to variable temperatures, frequently immersing hands in water
• lines and record all waste on spoilage sheet

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience as a prep cook or line cook
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
• Ability to follow procedures and take directions
• Basic math skills to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportions

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, and blend a variety of foods and liquids
• Ability to carry large pans, weighing up to 50 pounds, andoperate kitchen equipment