Prep Cook

Round Table Pizza; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza is hiring a Prep Cook to support our fast-paced kitchen. You’ll prep ingredients, follow recipes with precision, and keep your station stocked and organized to ensure smooth service.

We offer hands-on training, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team environment in Westwood, MA. Prior kitchen experience is highly preferred, with a focus on food safety, sanitation, and accurate portioning.

Qualifications

• Prep cook experience or willingness to learn in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain portioning standards.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for signature dishes according to recipes.
• Keep prep station stocked, organized, and clean.
• Follow food safety, sanitation and storage procedures.
• Assist with other kitchen tasks as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Stamina

Team player

Food safety awareness

Knives & prep tools handling

Job description

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.

119 University Ave, Westwood, MA 02090, USA