Job Summary

We are looking for a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Prep Cook to join our kitchen staff and help us make America’s Best Pizzas!

As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients and completing daily kitchen preparation tasks to ensure the restaurant is ready to serve customers efficiently. You will work closely with the kitchen team to maintain proper food quality, portioning, cleanliness, and organization.

This position is an important part of keeping the kitchen running smoothly and ensuring our team has the ingredients and supplies needed to prepare customer orders.

Prep Cook Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and portion ingredients according to company recipes and standards.

• Wash, cut, slice, chop, and prepare vegetables and other food items as needed.

• Prepare pizza toppings, sauces, dough, and other ingredients for daily operations.

• Properly label, date, store, and rotate prepared ingredients.

• Maintain appropriate food quantities throughout the shift.

• Assist with preparing ingredients for customer orders.

• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and food safety procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary preparation area.

• Clean and sanitize work surfaces, utensils, containers, and kitchen equipment.

• Assist with stocking and organizing food, supplies, and storage areas.

• Monitor ingredients and notify management when supplies are running low.

• Help with kitchen cleanup and closing duties as assigned.

• Receive in-the-moment coaching and hands-on training.

• Assist management and other Team Members with daily restaurant tasks as needed.

• Work efficiently and communicate with the kitchen team during busy periods.

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Dependable, punctual, and hardworking.

• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks.

• Able to follow recipes, instructions, and food preparation standards.

• Detail-oriented and committed to food quality.

• Able to maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Willing to learn and accept coaching and feedback.

• A positive team player who is willing to help wherever needed.

• Committed to following proper food safety and sanitation practices.

Our Goal

The Prep Cook helps set the entire kitchen team up for success. By properly preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and keeping supplies stocked, you will help ensure our customers receive fresh, consistent, and high-quality food every time.