Prep Cook

pita-jungle; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

pita-jungle in Mesa, Arizona is looking for a dedicated Prep Cook to ensure the proper preparation of food items for guests. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen organization, following recipes precisely, and ensuring all food is prepared safely and hygienically.

The ideal candidate must hold a Food Handler's Card and possess strong culinary skills. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet safety and sanitation standards, making it essential for any kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food items according to restaurant guidelines.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Experience using kitchen equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items to be cooked for guests.
• Ensure quality of food products and maintain kitchen organization.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Safety and sanitation

Team collaboration

Education

Food Handler's Card

Food safety certification

Job description

Prep Cook

Job Title: Prep Cook

Reports To: General Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: A prep cook is a person who prepares food items to be cooked for the guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure proper supply and quality of food products and dishware to cook’s line. Complete daily prep and pars: cook or bake items needed for day’s use; prepare batters and sauces.
• Select, wash/clean and prepare all vegetables and fruits. Slice, dice and cut food. Prepare cheese, and protein meat (fish, chicken, etc.).
• Clean/organize storage locations of all products. Properly label, date, initial and rotate products.
• Set up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Restock all items as needed throughout shift.
• Clean and maintain station while practicing good safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Have understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk‑in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Follow food safety and health code regulations.
• Always wear gloves and hair restraints when handling food.
• Maintain hygiene.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competency

• Attendance/Punctuality – consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments.
• Safety and Security – observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates and Licenses

• Food Handler’s Card
• Local government food safety certification where applicable.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); 100% standing at work, work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Stamina to work up to 40 hours each week, more if needed. Be able to work open, mid, and close shifts as required.