Prep cook

The Eatery of Wallingford; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay + tips

Paid training

Free meals

Employee discount

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen in Wallingford, Connecticut, is hiring a Commissary Kitchen Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations. This role includes preparing ingredients, organizing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate works quickly and efficiently, takes pride in their work, and thrives in a positive, team-oriented environment. Competitive pay, daytime hours, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or prep role is helpful.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prep ingredients for daily service.
• Maintain organized prep areas and storage.
• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries.

Skills

Consistency

Organization

Urgency

Teamwork

Job description

Be a part of an exciting expansion!
Nothing is Common.
We run a fast-paced breakfast and lunch café serving specialty coffee, sandwiches, and salads. Small team, high standards, good energy.
We’re looking for a Commissary Kitchen Prep Cook who takes pride in consistency, organization, and working with urgency behind the scenes to help the entire kitchen succeed.
This role focuses on preparing ingredients, batching recipes, organizing inventory, and helping keep kitchen operations running smoothly for daily service.

What you’ll actually do

• Prep vegetables, proteins, sauces, dressings, and ingredients for daily service
• Follow recipes and prep standards consistently
• Help maintain organized walk-ins, prep areas, and storage
• Label, rotate, and date products properly
• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries
• Support the kitchen team by keeping stations stocked and ready
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards throughout the shift

This is a fast-paced, hands-on kitchen role where attention to detail and reliability matter.

What we’re really looking for

You:

• Work quickly without sacrificing quality
• Like staying busy and productive
• Take pride in organization and cleanliness
• Notice when things need to be done without waiting to be told
• Show up dependable, positive, and ready to contribute
• Work well as part of a team

Kitchen or prep experience is helpful, but attitude, consistency, and work ethic matter most.

What this is (and isn’t)

This IS:

• Fast-paced kitchen prep in a growing company
• Daytime hours
• A supportive team with high standards
• A kitchen where organization and consistency matter
• A role that directly impacts the success of daily service

This is NOT:

• A late-night restaurant job
• A chaotic or negative kitchen environment
• A place where people cut corners
• A role where you stand around waiting for direction

Why people stay here

• The team is positive, supportive, and works hard together
• Leadership appreciates reliability and ownership
• The work is fast-paced, but the environment is respectful
• We care about quality, consistency, and doing things the right way
• There’s opportunity to grow as the company expands

The details

• Competitive hourly pay + tips
• Paid training
• Free meals
• Employee discount
• Daytime only (no nights)
• Monday–Saturday operation
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available

If you enjoy staying productive, working with a strong team, and taking pride in behind-the-scenes kitchen operations, we’d love to meet you.