Prep Cook

Position summary The Prep Cook prepares ingredients and components so that the line runs smoothly during service.

Working from the chef's prep list and standardized recipes, the Prep Cook washes, cuts, portions, and stores food; maintains a clean and organized station; and helps ensure the kitchen is fully stocked and ready before each shift.

This role is essential to the quality and consistency of every dish that leaves the kitchen.

Key responsibilities Prepare ingredients ahead of service — washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, dicing, and portioning vegetables, proteins, and other items per the daily prep list.

Follow standardized recipes and portion sizes to ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.

Prepare stocks, sauces, dressings, marinades, and other base components as directed.

Label, date, and store prepared food correctly following FIFO (first-in, first-out) and food-safety standards.