Prep Cook: Flexible Schedule, Growth & Training

The Whistling Kettle; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

The Whistling Kettle is looking for a reliable, detail‑oriented Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. If you enjoy working behind the scenes and take pride in consistent, quality prep work, we’d love to meet you.

You’ll prepare and portion ingredients, assist with sauces and batch cooking, maintain clean prep and storage areas, and follow food safety standards. You’ll also support line cooks during busy periods, with training and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Prep or kitchen experience preferred with willingness to train.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Team‑oriented and dependable; strong work ethic.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients according to recipes
• Assist with sauces and batch cooking
• Maintain clean, organized prep and storage areas
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards
• Support line cooks during busy periods

Skills

Prep kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Stamina and lifting

Job description

The Whistling Kettle is looking for a reliable, detail‑oriented Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. If you enjoy working behind the scenes and take pride in consistent, quality prep work, we’d love to meet you.

You’ll prepare and portion ingredients, assist with sauces and batch cooking, maintain clean prep and storage areas, and follow food safety standards. You’ll also support line cooks during busy periods, with training and opportunities for growth.