Prep Cook

Workstream; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hands-on training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare ingredients for signature dishes, following recipes with precision and maintaining a fully stocked, organized prep station. The role supports food safety and high kitchen standards in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to grow within a supportive team. Part-time roles with potential to move to full-time are available, with health benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Clear adherence to recipes with accuracy.
• Maintain clean, organized prep area and stations.
• Follow food safety, sanitation and storage procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for signature dishes.
• Follow recipes with accuracy.
• Keep prep station fully stocked and organized.
• Prioritize food safety and sanitation throughout prep process.
• Operate kitchen tools safely (knives, slicers, mixers).

Skills

Communication

Team player

Food safety

Stamina

Attention to detail

Food prep

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

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If you take pride in precision, love working with fresh ingredients, and thrive behind the scenes, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza could be the perfect place for you. Our coal-fired ovens and scratch-made recipes rely on the skill and dedication of our prep cooks to set the foundation for every great dish. At Anthony’s, we don’t just hire employees-we welcome new members into our family. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and real opportunities to grow within a supportive, high-performing team environment.

As a Prep Cook, you’ll be responsible for preparing ingredients for signature dishes, following recipes with accuracy, and ensuring your station is fully stocked and organized. Your attention to detail, consistency, and focus on food safety help keep the kitchen running efficiently and the guest experience exceptional. If you’re dependable, driven, and ready to take the next step in your culinary journey, we’d love to have you on our team.

What it Takes to be a Part of the Team

• Communicate clearly and effectively with kitchen staff, managers, and fellow team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Stay on your feet and physically active throughout your shift in a fast-paced environment
• Be a dependable team player-ready to step in and support wherever needed
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures to maintain a clean and safe prep area
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds as part of regular prep and restocking duties
• Bend, reach, and move comfortably to meet the demands of kitchen prep work
• Accurately follow Anthony’s recipes and portioning standards to ensure consistency and quality
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper food handling, preparation, and sanitation practices
• Safely and effectively operate kitchen tools and equipment, including knives, slicers, mixers, and other prep tools
• Maintain high sanitation standards, including frequent and proper handwashing, clean workstations, and safe food handling

We offer hands-on training, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive team environment. Prep Cook positions typically start as part-time, with the potential to move into full-time roles. Full-time employees are eligible for health benefits.

Prior experience is highly preferred in one or more of the following roles: line cook, prep cook, grill cook, fry cook, chef, or back-of-house (BOH) team member. Experience with restaurant brands or fast-paced kitchen environments is a plus, whether full-time or part-time.