Production -Prep Cook

Hawksmoor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor is opening its third US restaurant in Boston, at 15 Necco Street (Fort Point). The production kitchen team plays a key role in delivering Hawksmoor’s renowned quality, working alongside a dedicated culinary crew.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will help with prep, support senior cooks, and maintain a clean, safe environment while following HACCP guidelines and the company’s responsibilities to guest experience and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experienced kitchen porter or prep cook preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and HACCP guidelines.
• Willingness to work in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Competently complete prep efficiently and to Hawksmoor standards daily.
• Support Line Cooks or Porters to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe prep environment and proper stock storage.
• Adhere to allergy awareness, cleanliness, and food safety procedures.

Skills

Knife skills

Food prep

Food safety

Team player

Job description

NEW RESTAURANT OPENING!! NOW HIRING!!

Boston is one of the most beautiful and important cities in the country – rich in history, energy, and culinary excellence. We've had our eye on it for a while. So, after twenty years of building Hawksmoor in the UK, Ireland, Chicago, and New York, we've finally set our sights on opening here in fall, 2026.

NEW RESTAURANT OPENING!! NOW HIRING!!

Boston is one of the most beautiful and important cities in the country – rich in history, energy, and culinary excellence. We've had our eye on it for a while. So, after twenty years of building Hawksmoor in the UK, Ireland, Chicago, and New York, we've finally set our sights on opening here in fall, 2026.

In Fort Point, we've found a home that reminds us of where Hawksmoor began two decades ago – the character, community and creativity.

At 15 Necco Street (Platinum LEED-certified – a natural fit for our commitment to sustainability and our B-Corp values), we'll have space for 200+ guests, private dining and event spaces, a bar program recognized by the James Beard Foundation and Tales of the Cocktail, sweeping views across Fort Point Channel, and an outdoor terrace made for long lunches and celebratory dinners.

Work Somewhere Awesome

Careers with Hawksmoor Restaurants are among the best- generous pay and benefits, award winning restaurants, unrivalled career opportunities and some of the happiest people in the business (as voted by the people who work here). Recognized as one of the top 100 companies to work for in the UK for fourteen years in a row and we endeavor to do the same in the US.

We're looking for experienced Kitchen Porters to join our team and help us open our third US restaurant

As a Hawksmoor Production Cook, you play a key role in the smooth and successful operation of the restaurant. You are responsible for consistently maintaining Hawksmoor’s food quality and standards while completing prep efficiently and working closely with the wider culinary team to deliver exceptional dishes and service. Hawksmoor is proud to be an inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone and lives by its values.

Guest Experience

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Competently complete prep efficiently, accurately, and to Hawksmoor standards daily.
• Demonstrate competent knife skills, including fish and meat preparation.
• Maintain Hawksmoor standards in all preps and consistently follow recipes – taste everything and ensure accurateness and excellence.
• Show a basic knowledge of food products and quality, including correct storage and shelf life.
• Maintain a clean, safe, well organized, and efficient prep environment at all times.
• Support Line Cooks or Porters when required to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Maintain a deep understanding of Hawksmoor beef, suppliers, and sourcing.
  
  

Team Engagement & Culture

• Embody Hawksmoor values with a positive, proactive, and professional attitude.
• Seek out, welcome, and act on feedback from peers and managers.
• Support other team members during prep, service, and breakdown and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Show genuine care for both the team and the overall guest experience.
• Debrief and hand over prep notes and updates to the next shift via work chat and verbal communication.
  
  

Health & Safety

• Adhere to all allergy awareness, cleanliness, and food safety procedures.
• Complete all required training and consistently uphold hygiene standards.
• Follow opening and closing checklists accurately and consistently to maintain a safe and compliant kitchen and prep area environment.
• Take responsibility for the clean, efficient running of your station.
• Ensure all prep and tools are stored correctly, labeled, and cleaned.
  
  

Operational Standards

• Manage timeeffectivelyto support team priorities anddailyoperational needs.
• Maintain good product rotation and understand par levels for service requirements.
• Recognize howerrorsaffect both guest experience andthe wider business.
• Compilenon-consumableorders for management asrequired.
• Receive and correctly store deliveries.
• Understandsandfollow stock rotationand storage procedures.
• Execute prep tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Actively work to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the kitchen.
• Comply with lateness and absence policies.
  
  

Purpose & DEIB

• Use inclusive, respectful language and treat everyone with empathy and fairness.
• Be knowledgeable about Hawksmoor’s charity partners and sustainability goals.
• Actively follow waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
• Understand ingredient sourcing and the significance of Hawksmoor being a B Corporation.
  
  

Physical and Mental Demands

• Mobility:Must be able to move continuously around the dining room, kitchen, and bar areas during the shift.
• Lifting & Carrying:Occasionally lifts and carries trays, plates, and items weighing up to ~ 25 to 30 lbs.
• Communication:Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with guests, kitchen staff, and management.
• Cognitive:Ability to process guest requests, manage multiple tables simultaneously, and prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Work Environment:While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moderate to loud noise levels consistent with a high-volume restaurant. The pace is fast and requires multi-tasking under pressure.