Prep Cook

Cecilia; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Training & development

Vision insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A beloved culinary establishment in Vancouver seeks passionate individuals to join their dynamic culinary team. You'll be responsible for preparing a variety of dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to kitchen standards. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of kitchen experience, ability to lift up to 30 lbs, and a current food handler card. This position offers both part-time and full-time opportunities, with flexible scheduling and a commitment to culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years working in a kitchen is preferred.
• Must have the ability to carry items up to 30 lbs.
• Must possess a current food handler card.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables for cooking.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area.

Skills

Working knowledge of the predominant language(s) of guests

Ability to lift, reach, bend, and stoop

Ability to work in a standing position for long periods

Tools

Food handler card

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Both part-time and full-time positions available, with schedule flexibility
• Closed for major holidays: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Healthcare benefits including dental and vision for full‑time employees working 30 hours
• Opportunity to work with an expanding hospitality company with many avenues for growth

Join our dynamic culinary team at Cecilia, a beloved chef‑owned restaurant with a commitment to excellence in every dish we serve. Nestled in the heart of Vancouver, we pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients to create memorable dining experiences for our patrons. Our scratch kitchen is where creativity meets tradition, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join us on our culinary journey.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Refer to the Daily Prep List and Checklists at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment.
• Understand and consistently comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat‑top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Promptly report equipment and food quality problems to the Kitchen Manager.
• Inform the Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages.
• Use our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products.
• Do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager, Chef or manager‑on‑duty.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• 1–2 years working in a kitchen
• Working knowledge of the predominant language(s) of our guests
• Ability to lift, reach, bend and stoop
• Carry items up to 30 lbs., including bus tubs, trays with dishes and glassware
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Must have a current food handler card