Prep Cook - Flexible, Growth-Oriented Kitchen Role

Uptown Alley_Uphoff Ventures LLC; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Roth IRA

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Team events

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Uptown Alley_Uphoff Ventures LLC is seeking a Line Cook to support a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare ingredients, follow standardized recipes, and assemble dishes for service while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes cost awareness, inventory control, and efficient mise en place, with frontline support to cooks and chefs. On-site, full-time position with a focus on consistency and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Certifications in food safety and sanitation such as ServSafe or Safe Food Handling
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Physical stamina to stand long hours, lift heavy objects, and work in hot kitchen environments
• Desirable - Culinary School or Vocational Training

Responsibilities

• Strategic and Financial Responsibilities: Cost control to minimize waste, inventory management, and productivity.
• Operational Responsibilities: Ingredient prep, recipe assembly, stocking/restocking, support to line cooks and chefs, kitchen organization.
• Staff Management: Quality assurance and maintaining food quality and safety standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Sanitation knowledge

Temperature monitoring

Education

ServSafe certification

High school diploma

Culinary school

Job description

Uptown Alley_Uphoff Ventures LLC is seeking a Line Cook to support a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare ingredients, follow standardized recipes, and assemble dishes for service while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes cost awareness, inventory control, and efficient mise en place, with frontline support to cooks and chefs. On-site, full-time position with a focus on consistency and teamwork.