Commissary Prep Cook and Dishwasher
Hog Island Oyster Company Inc•Petaluma, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Prep Cook / Dishwasher supports daily kitchen and seafood production operations through food preparation, sanitation, dishwashing, and receiving. This role ensures a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen while assisting with seafood processing and prep tasks. This is an entry-to-mid level kitchen position ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, early mornings, and learning seafood production skills.
Requirements
- 6+ months kitchen, dishwashing, or food prep experience preferred
- Basic knife skills and willingness to learn seafood processing
- Ability to work weekends and holidays
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with staff and management (bi-lingual a plus)
- Must be consistently proactive, punctual, organized, efficient, solution oriented, and positive
- Familiarity with Kitchen SOPs and safety practices
- Strong attention to cleanliness and organization
- Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Comfortable working around water, seafood, and cleaning chemicals
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen
Nice To Haves
- HACCP or seafood handling knowledge a plus
- Seafood experience a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and production equipment
- Maintain clean and sanitized workspaces
- Follow all health and safety standards
- Manage trash, recycling, and compost
- Perform basic prep including chopping, cutting, peeling, portioning, and packaging
- Assist with seafood processing and simple fish prep tasks
- Use knives safely and efficiently
- Follow recipes and production instructions
- Assist with receiving deliveries and storing product properly
- Label, date, and rotate inventory using FIFO practices
- Keep storage areas organized
- Maintain clean prep stations
- Restock supplies throughout shifts
- Support cooks and production staff as needed
- Use email or basic systems to communicate with team leads
- Report maintenance or inventory needs promptly
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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