Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Team-Driven

One Off Hospitality Group.; Highwood (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

One Off Hospitality Group is seeking a Prep Cook to complete prep lists with efficiency and in line with our standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, following directions, rotating perishables, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

You should be able to handle multiple tasks, maintain a cheerful demeanor, and support the kitchen team during busy periods. This role requires attention to detail and independence with supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED graduate.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Ability to handle stress under pressure.
• Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image.
• Follows manager’s direction in regard to quantity and quality of items prepped.
• Dates all food containers and rotates as per policies.
• Ensures that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Operates, maintains and properly cleans kitchen equipment.
• Maintains and cleans their required tools.
• Works efficiently with a constant sense of urgency.
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
• Performs shift change and/or opening or closing duties.
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Team player

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler Certification

Job description

One Off Hospitality Group is seeking a Prep Cook to complete prep lists with efficiency and in line with our standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, following directions, rotating perishables, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

You should be able to handle multiple tasks, maintain a cheerful demeanor, and support the kitchen team during busy periods. This role requires attention to detail and independence with supervision as needed.