Team Member Dining Room Prep Cook - $500 Sign-On Bonus

Little Creek; Shelton (WA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 Sign-On Bonus!

Job summary

Little Creek in Shelton, WA is seeking a dedicated kitchen prep worker to support line cooks and daily production. You will prepare ingredients, portion products, and follow established recipes while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and about one year of line or production cooking experience. This role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of line or production cooking experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes, portions, and production sheets.
• Maintain proper labeling, storage, and sanitation of ingredients.
• Assist with daily prep and menu item preparation under culinary leadership.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure smooth operations and handoff of prepared items to line cooks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including cold and dry storage.

Skills

Food preparation

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Description

$500 Sign-On Bonus!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs kitchen production work to support line cooks and the daily production plan by preparing ingredients, portioning products, and executing batch work according to established specifications.
• Follows standardized recipes, preparation methods, and portioning guidelines provided by culinary leadership.
• Prepares ingredients in accurate quantities based on the menu, production sheets, and forecasted business needs.
• Ensure proper handling, washing, cutting, measuring, labeling, and storage of ingredients to support quality, sanitation, and timely service.
• Maintains awareness of food safety requirements by upholding correct time and temperature controls, preventing cross contamination, and practicing proper storage rotation.
• Supports all assigned areas with flexibility to move between production tasks, cold prep, hot prep, and other stations as directed to meet business demands.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and hygienic work environment in compliance with sanitation standards and clean as you go expectations.
• Uses kitchen equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Manages time effectively to complete prep lists, support service needs, and meet cleaning responsibilities.
• Assists with basic preparation for menu items and daily specials in the direction of culinary leadership.
• Collaborates closely with the kitchen team to support smooth operations and efficient handoff of prepared items to line cooks.
• Maintains freezers, walk ins, and dry storage in proper cleanliness, organization, and rotation. Keeps all work areas stocked, labeled, and sanitized throughout the shift.
• Completes daily cleaning duties as outlined in the Master Cleaning Schedule. Adheres to all company policies and procedures, including health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supports the maintenance of kitchen documents and records by completing assigned prep sheets, temperature logs, labeling tasks, and compliance documentation accurately.
• Provides input regarding product levels, prep needs, and station readiness to assist culinary leadership with planning and scheduling considerations.
• Stays informed on basic culinary techniques, ingredient handling, and preparation methods to support consistency and continuous improvement.
• Participate in ongoing training and continued education to strengthen culinary skills, safety knowledge, and operational competence.
• Performs other duties as assigned to maintain smooth operations, effective teamwork, and alignment with departmental standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma, GED required
• One year of line or production cooking experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and presentation

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Class II gaming license issued from the Washing State Gaming Commission,
• Current Washington State Food Worker Card

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.
• The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear.
• The employee occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.