Production -Prep Cook

Hawksmoor; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor Boston is seeking experienced Kitchen Porters to join our team as we open our third US restaurant. You will assist the culinary team by ensuring prep is accurate and efficient while maintaining Hawksmoor’s high standards of food quality and presentation in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role is on-site at 15 Necco Street in Fort Point, with a focus on prep, safety, and collaboration across the culinary team to deliver exceptional dishes for our guests.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate competent knife skills, including fish and meat preparation.
• Maintain Hawksmoor standards in all preps and follow recipes.
• Understand basic food safety and storage.

Responsibilities

• Complete prep efficiently and accurately to Hawksmoor standards daily.
• Demonstrate competent knife skills for fish and meat prep.
• Maintain Hawksmoor standards in all preps and follow recipes.
• Ensure proper storage, shelf life, and cleanliness in the prep area.
• Support other cooks and porters to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Understand Hawksmoor beef, suppliers, and sourcing.

Skills

Knife skills

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.

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 HawksmoorProduction Cook, youplay a key role in the smooth and successful operation of the restaurant. Youare responsible forconsistentlymaintainingHawksmoor’sfood quality and standards whilecompleting prep efficiently andworking closelywith the widerculinaryteamto deliver exceptional dishes and service. Hawksmoor is proud to be an inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone and lives by its values.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

GuestExperience

• Competentlycomplete prepefficiently, accurately,and toHawksmoor standards daily.
• Demonstrate competent knife skills, including fish and meat preparation.
• MaintainHawksmoor standardsin all prepsand consistently follow recipes– taste everything and ensureaccurateness 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 whenrequiredto ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Maintain a deep understanding ofHawksmoorbeef, suppliers, and sourcing.

TeamEngagement & Culture

• EmbodyHawksmoorvalues with apositive, proactive, and professionalattitude.
• Seek out, welcome, and act on feedback from peers and managers.
• Supportotherteammembersduringprep,service, and breakdownand contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Show genuine care forboththe team and theoverallguestexperience.
• Debrief and hand over prep notes and updates to the next shift via work chat and verbal communication.

Health & Safety

• Adhere toall allergyawareness, cleanliness, and food safety procedures.
• Completeall requiredtraining andconsistentlyuphold hygiene standards.
• Followopening and closing checklists accurately and consistentlytomaintaina safe and compliant kitchen and prep area environment.
• Take responsibility for the clean, efficient running of your station.
• Ensureall prepand tools are stored correctly, labeled, and cleaned.

Operational Standards

• Manage timeeffectivelyto support team priorities anddailyoperational needs.
• Maintaingood productrotation 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 whilemaintainingaccuracy and quality.
• Actively work to reduce waste and improve efficiencyin the kitchen.
• Comply withlateness and absence policies.

Purpose & DEIB

• Use inclusive, respectful language and treat everyone with empathyand fairness.
• Beknowledgeable about Hawksmoor’scharity partners and sustainability goals.
• Actively follow waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
• Understandingredientsourcing and the significance of Hawksmoor being aB 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 toclearly 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.

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