Prep Cook - Portsmouth

Row34; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Daily staff meal

Student dining policy? not applicable

Job summary

Row 34 Portsmouth is hiring a Prep Cook to join our high-energy kitchen. You will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and help maintain an organized prep area to support chefs during service.

We offer starting pay at $20/hr, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more after 90 days, daily staff meals, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing menu items to specified recipes.
• Able to multitask effectively in a busy kitchen.
• Comfortable working in tight spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients including chopping vegetables, cutting meats, and measuring portions.
• Follow recipes and kitchen standards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas, kitchen tools, and storage.
• Properly label and store food items in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Assist with receiving and stocking deliveries.
• Support the line during service as needed.

Skills

Multitasking under pressure

Knife skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Row 34 is an award-winning, high-energy neighborhood oyster bar with locations in the Seaport and Kenmore Square neighborhoods of Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA; Burlington, MA; and Portsmouth, NH. We pride ourselves on our extensive oyster program, dynamic menu centered on the freshest seafood, and people-first culture that values teamwork, growth, and hospitality.

Row 34 Portsmouth is in search of a Prep Cook to join the team. This role is essential to the success of our kitchen, supporting chefs and line cooks by preparing ingredients and maintaining an organized, efficient workspace.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients including chopping vegetables, cutting meats, and measuring portions
• Follow recipes and kitchen standards to ensure consistency and quality
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas, kitchen tools, and storage
• Properly label and store food items in accordance with food safety guidelines
• Assist with receiving and stocking deliveries
• Support the line during service as needed

Qualifications:

Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.

Available to work flexible shifts, including weekends, and holidays.

Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.

Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.

Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.

Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.

Row 34 is a progressive organization that offers an exciting, supportive and inclusive environment, designed to foster growth and continued education in and out of the restaurant. We believe in the transformative power of personal and professional growth.

Pay is starting at $20/hr with the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Disability Insurance - offered at 90 days of employment

Daily staff meal

Employee Dining Policy

Opportunities to grow within the company