Prep Cook: Master Mise en Place & Scratch Kitchen

Aparium; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aparium's Jasper Hotel in Fargo, ND is seeking a Prep Cook to work directly with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, developing scratch-made dishes and recipes while coordinating with culinary leadership.

You will follow recipes, prep mise en place, assist line cooks, ensure freshness, quality, and sanitation, and contribute to a collaborative kitchen culture that values humility and open minds.

Responsibilities

• Washes, peels, cuts, and portions vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients according to recipes and station needs.
• Measures, mixes, and preps sauces, dressings, marinades, and basic components for menu items.
• Prepares mise en place for all stations to ensure smooth service execution.
• Follows exact recipes and presentation guidelines to maintain menu consistency and flavor standards.
• Assists line cooks during service when necessary, replenishing mise en place or executing simple dishes.
• Ensures all ingredients meet the restaurant’s freshness, quality, and visual standards.
• Tastes and adjusts seasonings as directed to ensure flavor consistency.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitized work area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Properly labels, dates, and stores all food products to ensure FIFO rotation.
• Breaks down and cleans prep areas, tools, and equipment at the end of each shift.
• Assists with daily inventory checks and communicates low stock levels to supervisors.
• Receives and stores deliveries, verifying quality and quantity of ingredients.
• Safely operates kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, food processors, and immersion blenders.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns immediately.

Job description

Aparium's Jasper Hotel in Fargo, ND is seeking a Prep Cook to work directly with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, developing scratch-made dishes and recipes while coordinating with culinary leadership.

You will follow recipes, prep mise en place, assist line cooks, ensure freshness, quality, and sanitation, and contribute to a collaborative kitchen culture that values humility and open minds.