Prep Cook

McLean Bible Church; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,755,200; Part time

Job summary

McLean Bible Church in Vienna, VA seeks a Prep Cook to join the Café team. The role focuses on ingredient prep, following recipes, and efficient kitchen support for daily café operations.

Responsibilities include washing, chopping, portioning, sauces prep, and assisting with pantry tasks. Must follow safety standards and work well with team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational kitchen basics coursework preferred (food safety).
• Prior Prep Cook or Kitchen Assistant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Spanish language ability desired for some communication.
• Ability to follow recipes and adapt to café needs.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, chop, and prep ingredients for menu items.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, marinades, and bases per recipes.
• Measure and portion ingredients according to standards and recipes.
• Prepare menu items per recipes, directions, and plating instructions.
• Assist with other culinary tasks and daily prep duties.
• Keep prep area organized, labeled, and clean.
• Follow safety, hygiene, and storage procedures.
• Support opening/closing duties and receiving deliveries.

Skills

Spanish language

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

McLean Bible Church (MBC) is seeking a Prep Cook to join our Café team. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation, be skilled at following recipes, and work efficiently to ensure that all ingredients are prepped and ready for the café’s daily operations. The position plays a key role in providing high-quality customer experience.

Work Schedule

• Sundays ONLY: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• On call, if needed for regular Cafe duties: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• On call, various times, if needed for catering order prep.

Food Preparation

• Wash, peel, chop, slice, and prepare ingredients for menu items
• Assist in the preparation of sauces, dressings, marinades, and other base ingredients
• Measure and prepare ingredients according to the Café's recipes and standards.
• Prepare menu items according to recipes, direction and plating instructions.
• Participate in other culinary tasks as required.

Kitchen Organization

• Ensure all prep items are stored properly, labeled, and dated according to health and safety standards.
• Maintain an organized and clean prep area, keeping tools and utensils properly stored.

Sanitation & Safety

• Comply with all safety and hygiene regulations, including proper food handling, cleaning, and storage.
• Follow all food safety procedures such as regularly washing utensils and work surfaces.

Other

• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure orders are filled in a timely manner, and that operations run smoothly during peak hours.
• Follow directions of kitchen staff in work prioritization and food prep.
• Assist with unloading, inspection and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Help with receiving deliveries and unpacking food shipments.
• Assist with daily opening and closing duties, when needed.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
• Previous experience in a Prep Cook or Kitchen Assistant role is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Fluency in Spanish or the ability to communicate in conversational Spanish is highly desired.
• Ability to change work tasks and follow directions quickly to address changing café volumes and service demands.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and proper kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate clearly with others.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Fast‑paced and hectic while working with cooking tools such as knives.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to elevated heat and steam typical of a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

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.