Prep Cook - BOH

Trapper's Sushi Co.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

DailyPay access

401(k) retirement plan

Dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid sick leave

Complimentary meal while on shift

25% dining discount for you and family

Growth opportunities within group

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Trapper's Sushi Co. in Covington, WA is seeking a Prep Cook who is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented. You’ll set up the kitchen for service and work behind the scenes with line cooks, sushi chefs, and leadership to ensure every station has what it needs.

We offer competitive pay at $18.25 per hour, plus benefits and growth opportunities within a multi-state restaurant group. Must live in the Covington area and be able to work early shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food prep experience preferred; we're willing to train the right candidate.
• Basic knife skills and the ability to follow recipes and prep lists accurately.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and FIFO procedures, or willingness to learn.
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and a positive, team-oriented mindset.
• Washington State Food Worker Card required, or must be obtained within 14 days of beginning work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients per daily prep lists, recipes, and portion standards; wash, cut, portion produce and proteins; make sauces.
• Use knives and kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Label, date, store, and rotate all prepped items following FIFO.
• Monitor and record food temperatures and storage conditions as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary prep area per health regulations and company policies.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries promptly.
• Restock stations, walk-ins, and dry storage for service.
• Communicate shortages, quality concerns, or equipment issues to kitchen leadership.
• Support the line during peak service periods when needed.
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Follow safety standards, including knife safety, chemical handling, and PPE.
• Uphold TRAPCHK core values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Communication, Honesty, and Kindness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knife skills

Follow recipes

Food safety

Time management

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Here we grow again!

NOTE: Applicants must live in the Covington, WA area. We do not offer relocation assistance for this role.

Description

NOTE: Applicants must live in the Covington, WA area. We do not offer relocation assistance for this role.

We're looking for a Prep Cook who is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.

You're someone who takes pride in setting the kitchen up for a great service. You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and can work efficiently from prep lists while following recipes, portion standards, and food safety rules.

You're comfortable working behind the scenes with line cooks, sushi chefs, and kitchen leadership to make sure every station has what it needs. You enjoy staying busy, working with your hands, and seeing your work come together during a rush.

If you're looking for a role where you can build your kitchen skills and grow with a multi-state restaurant group, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Prepare ingredients according to daily prep lists, company recipes, and portion standards, including washing, cutting, and portioning produce and proteins and making sauces and dressings.
• Use knives and kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate all prepped items following FIFO procedures.
• Monitor and record food temperatures and storage conditions as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary prep area in compliance with health department regulations and company policies.
• Receive, check, and put away deliveries accurately and promptly.
• Restock stations, walk-ins, and dry storage so the kitchen is ready for service.
• Communicate shortages, quality concerns, or equipment issues to kitchen leadership right away.
• Support the line during peak service periods when needed.
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Follow all safety standards, including knife safety, proper chemical handling, and PPE use.
• Uphold Trapper's Sushi's TRAPCHK core values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Communication, Honesty, and Kindness.
• Perform other related duties and support business needs as assigned.

What's In It For You

Compensation: $18.25 per hour.

• Medical insurance: coverage begins the first of the month following two consecutive months of full-time employment. Trapper's covers 80% of the premium for employee-only coverage on the PPO 1000 plan.
• DailyPay access, allowing eligible employees to access earned wages before payday.
• 401(k) retirement plan, eligible after one year of continuous employment (subject to plan terms).
• Voluntary dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington state and local laws.
• A complimentary meal while on shift, plus a 25% dining discount off duty that extends to your immediate family.
• Opportunities to grow within an expanding, multi-state restaurant group.
• A supportive, collaborative, and people-first culture where your contributions matter.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Previous kitchen or food prep experience preferred; we're willing to train the right candidate.
• Basic knife skills and the ability to follow recipes and prep lists accurately.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and FIFO procedures, or willingness to learn.
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.li>
• Reliable attendance and a positive, team-oriented mindset.
• Washington State Food Worker Card required, or must be obtained within 14 days of beginning work.

The Physical Stuff

• Kitchen-based work environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive chopping, cutting, lifting, and reaching motions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently (cases of produce, containers, supplies).
• Exposure to walk-in coolers and freezers, hot surfaces, sharp tools, cleaning chemicals, wet surfaces, and moderate-to-high noise levels.
• Use of required PPE, including non-slip footwear.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on business needs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compliance and Equal Opportunity

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable state law. This position is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Trapper's Sushi is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and disciplinary action.

Trapper's Sushi will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for other protected needs as required by applicable law.

This posting describes the general nature and primary responsibilities of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.