Prep Cook

Nami Nori; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nami Nori in Virginia Beach is seeking a Prep Chef to support the kitchen in preparation and presentation of all dishes. You will work with the Chef on Duty to execute the daily prep list and ensure quality.

Responsibilities include prepping ingredients per recipes, maintaining inventories, labeling and storing products per health standards, keeping stations clean, and assisting with deliveries. Candidates should be reliable, able to multi-task, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Great interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours.
• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and prioritize the daily prep list based on business needs and direction from the Chef on Duty.
• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to recipes, yield guides, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate prep inventories and produce items according to established pars and production needs.
• Audit prep production against established pars; report shortages, overproduction, waste, or par adjustments.
• Verify the quality and freshness of ingredients and prepared products before production and storage.
• Ensure products are labeled, dated, rotated, and stored per health standards.
• Maintain clean, organized prep stations, walk-ins, and storage areas.
• Restock and reset prep areas to support shift transitions.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and proper storage.
• Use, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment; report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Support training of new team members with professionalism, food safety, attention to detail and ownership.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, organization, and food cost.

Skills

Great interpersonal skills

Hygiene & food safety rules

Heavy lifting & stamina

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The prep chef is responsible for providing culinary support to the kitchen in the preparation and presentation

of all dishes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and prioritize the daily prep list based on business needs and direction from the Chef on Duty.
• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to company recipes, yield guides, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate prep inventories and produce items according to established pars and production needs.
• Audit prep production against established pars and communicate recurring shortages, overproduction, waste, or opportunities for par adjustments.
• Verify the quality and freshness of ingredients and prepared products before production and storage.
• Ensure all products are properly labeled, dated, rotated, and stored according to company and Department of Health standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and service ready prep stations, walk-ins, and storage areas.
• Restock and reset prep areas to support a smooth transition between shifts.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and properly storing products.
• Properly use, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment, reporting any maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
• Support the training of new team members while demonstrating professionalism, food safety, attention to detail, and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, organization, and food cost while performing all other duties as assigned by the Management Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal direction
• The ability to understand basic math
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team
• The ability to lift at least 30 pounds on a regular basis
• The ability to bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive for 6-10 hours a day
• Adaptable in fast-paced and challenging work environment
• Organized approach to projects
• Able to take and give direction
• Able to approach their work with a sense of ownership and work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress
• Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook
• Strict adherence to posted schedule and clock in/out at times
• Communicate information effectively and efficiently
• Attend mandatory meetings
• Adhere to all HR policies and guidelinesPerform all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the Management Team

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Great interpersonal skills
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment