Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Dining Discounts

Quartiere Restaurant Holdings Llc; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee dining discounts

Training opportunities

Growth potential

Collaborative kitchen environment

Job summary

Quartiere Restaurant Holdings LLC is seeking a dependable Prep Cook to join Kin.Social in Stamford, CT. You will support daily kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, following recipes, and keeping a clean, organized prep area to ensure efficient service.

Ideal candidates have prep experience, strong knife skills, and a solid understanding of food handling and safety. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook or professional kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of food-preparation techniques.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, recipes, and prep lists.
• Understanding of proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and team-oriented.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent quality.
• Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes, portion guidelines, and daily prep lists.
• Wash, peel, chop, slice, measure, and portion meats, produce, sauces, and other ingredients.
• Label, date, rotate, and properly store prepared food using FIFO procedures.
• Monitor ingredient levels and notify the Head Chef when items are running low.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized prep area.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, work surfaces, and storage areas.
• Assist with receiving and properly storing food deliveries.
• Minimize food waste by following portioning and storage standards.
• Support line cooks and other kitchen team members as needed.
• Complete opening, closing, and assigned cleaning duties.
• Perform other kitchen-related responsibilities as directed by management.

Skills

Prep cooking experience

Knife skills

Follow recipes

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Dependable

Punctual

Organized

Team player

Availability

ServSafe/food handler certification

Job description

Quartiere Restaurant Holdings LLC is seeking a dependable Prep Cook to join Kin.Social in Stamford, CT. You will support daily kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, following recipes, and keeping a clean, organized prep area to ensure efficient service.

Ideal candidates have prep experience, strong knife skills, and a solid understanding of food handling and safety. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced setting.