Prep Cook Meridian ID

L & L - Idaho, LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ling and Louie's Asian Fusion is seeking a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and help maintain an organized, efficient prep area to support line cooks and service.

This role rewards careful attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability in a fast-paced environment. Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required; training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s Permit or ability to obtain one prior to starting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with basic kitchen tools and equipment.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ingredient Preparation: Accurately and efficiently prepare ingredients according to recipes and restaurant standards.
• Recipe Compliance: Follow portion sizes, presentation specifications, and food prep guidelines.
• Kitchen Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked prep area, including proper storage and labeling of ingredients.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with line cooks and other kitchen staff to ensure seamless food preparation and service.
• Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and guests.
• Inventory Support: Assist with checking and restocking inventory as needed to minimize waste and ensure quality.
• Flexibility: Support the kitchen team with additional tasks, including dishwashing or line cooking, when necessary.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Food safety

Flexibility

Tools

Basic kitchen tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

Job Title: Prep Cook

Location: Ling and Louie’s Asian Fusion

Position Summary:

At Ling and Louie's, our Prep Cooks are the backbone of our kitchen team, ensuring that ingredients are prepared and ready to create our signature dishes. This role is perfect for an individual with a passion for food, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This position is a self-motivated role, we are looking for a team member that is able to coordinate and complete tasks without a lot of oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ingredient Preparation: Accurately and efficiently prepare ingredients (chopping, slicing, measuring, etc.) according to recipes and restaurant standards.
• Recipe Compliance: Follow portion sizes, presentation specifications, and food prep guidelines.
• Kitchen Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked prep area, including proper storage and labeling of ingredients.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with line cooks and other kitchen staff to ensure seamless food preparation and service.
• Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and guests.
• Inventory Support: Assist with checking and restocking inventory as needed to minimize waste and ensure quality.
• Flexibility: Support the kitchen team with additional tasks, including dishwashing or line cooking, when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Previous prep cook or kitchen experience is preferred but not required—willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with basic kitchen tools and equipment.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Food Handler’s Permit or ability to obtain one prior to starting.