Prep Cook at JINYA Ramen Bar SouthPark

Game Kings; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Game Kings in Charlotte is seeking a Prep Cook to support our kitchen team. You will assist with meal and ingredient preparation, label and stock ingredients, and ensure a clean, organized prep area for smooth service.

Responsibilities include washing, chopping, measuring seasonings, parboiling, sauce reduction, and maintaining strict hygiene regulations. You will help manage inventory and coordinate with kitchen staff to keep the line stocked.

Qualifications

• Support kitchen staff in meal and ingredient preparation.
• Label and organize ingredients in storage areas.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the prep area.

Responsibilities

• Completing all tasks on the prep list from the Head Chef or kitchen manager.
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on accessible shelves.
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats.
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients.
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes.
• Cleaning dishes, washing utensils and sanitation duties.
• Adhering to nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards.
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and coordinating resupply.

Skills

Food preparation

Ingredient labeling

Chopping ingredients

Sanitation

Measuring ingredients

Team collaboration

Job description

We are a TRUE scratch kitchen. Our prep team is the heartbeat of our amazing brand. Come join us as we grow in Charlotte!

A Prep Cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage closets, preparing soup, bagging soups, performing tasks like chopping ingredients and sanitizing their work station during and after service.

Prep Cooks perform various food preparation, cooking and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for patrons. Their duties and responsibilities include:

• Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply