Prep Cook - High-Volume Kitchen Specialist

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare ingredients and stations for cooking, maintain sanitation, and support kitchen staff. The role emphasizes punctuality, teamwork, and strict adherence to health protocols.

You will handle stock, par levels, and closing duties while maintaining high cleanliness standards. The position requires working in warm and cold environments, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience as pantry, prep, or line cook in a fast-paced, premium casual restaurant.
• Experience with fresh products is preferred.
• Minimum 100 covers per shift.
• Must be able to taste and distinguish flavors, temps, textures, and aromas.
• Must work in extreme cold and hot environments, with loud equipment.
• Cut gloves are required for safety.
• Effective communication in English; read recipes in English.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for up to eight hours.
• Evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• Maintain good grooming and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and stations for cooking process.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation adherence.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed per prep lists.
• Rotate and restock pantry items; follow FIFO procedures.
• Check par levels and ensure sufficient stock for service.
• Complete station closing duties and support kitchen team.

Skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Accountability

Adherence to Policy

Attitude

Development

Organization

Productivity

Judgment

Quality of work

Working relationships

Job description

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare ingredients and stations for cooking, maintain sanitation, and support kitchen staff. The role emphasizes punctuality, teamwork, and strict adherence to health protocols.

You will handle stock, par levels, and closing duties while maintaining high cleanliness standards. The position requires working in warm and cold environments, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.