Prep Cook — Be the Heartbeat of a Scratch Kitchen

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

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.