Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Precise Prep & Safety

lambertandassociates; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambert and Associates in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining safe, sanitary work areas. The role follows recipes, portion standards, sanitation procedures, and food-safety requirements.

You will wash, chop, portion, label, rotate, and store food using FIFO, operate knives and other kitchen equipment safely, and assist cooks and staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or food preparation is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and production schedules.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Food-handler certification preferred or required within the timeframe established by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, chop, slice, measure, and prepare ingredients according to recipes and production needs.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, marinades, vegetables, meats, and other menu components.
• Portion, label, date, rotate, and properly store food using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain stocked and organized prep stations.
• Follow recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Safely operate knives, slicers, food processors, mixers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Monitor food quality and promptly report shortages, spoilage, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, utensils, equipment, coolers, and storage spaces.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, allergen-control, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Assist line cooks, dishwashing staff, and other team members as needed.
• Complete opening, closing, and assigned cleaning duties.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Punctuality

Food-handler cert

Job description

Lambert and Associates in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining safe, sanitary work areas. The role follows recipes, portion standards, sanitation procedures, and food-safety requirements.

You will wash, chop, portion, label, rotate, and store food using FIFO, operate knives and other kitchen equipment safely, and assist cooks and staff as needed.