Prep Cook: Knife Skills, Sauces & Mise en Place

Ideal; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary establishment in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Prep Cook eager to support the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ingredient preparation, ensuring food safety, and assisting with basic cooking tasks. Understanding of knife skills and food storage is crucial. The ideal Prep Cook will maintain a clean workspace, operate efficiently under minimal supervision, and possess excellent organizational skills. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook or line cook in a restaurant, commissary, or catering environment.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, knife skills, ingredients, equipment, and kitchen procedures.
• Must understand and execute food safety and sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Chop, slice, dice, mince, and julienne ingredients to specifications.
• Prepare basic sauces, stocks, and dressings following recipes.
• Properly label, store, and rotate all prepared ingredients following FIFO protocols.
• Use various knives and kitchen tools to prepare ingredients safely and efficiently.
• Assist in preparing simple dishes such as steaming vegetables or assembling ingredients.
• Regularly clean prep areas, surfaces, utensils, and equipment.
• Follow all food safety and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Knife skills

Ingredient preparation

Food safety knowledge

Basic cooking techniques

Tools

Knife set

Job description

A culinary establishment in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Prep Cook eager to support the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ingredient preparation, ensuring food safety, and assisting with basic cooking tasks. Understanding of knife skills and food storage is crucial. The ideal Prep Cook will maintain a clean workspace, operate efficiently under minimal supervision, and possess excellent organizational skills. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic kitchen setting.