Commissary Prep Cook and Dishwasher

Hog Island Oyster Company•Petaluma, CA

1d•$21 - $22

About The Position

SUMMARY OF 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. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position requires flexibility and the ability to perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. The duties listed are representative but not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to modify duties and assign additional responsibilities as needed to meet operational or business demands. Dishwashing & Sanitation Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and production equipment Maintain clean and sanitized workspaces Follow all health and safety standards Manage trash, recycling, and compost Food Prep & Production Support 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 Receiving & Organization Assist with receiving deliveries and storing product properly Label, date, and rotate inventory using FIFO practices Keep storage areas organized Kitchen Support Maintain clean prep stations Restock supplies throughout shifts Support cooks and production staff as needed Communication Use email or basic systems to communicate with team leads Report maintenance or inventory needs promptly GOALS Deliver consistently excellent and tasty food that makes customers happy to be here and return using local, seasonal and sustainably-produced products adhering to Seafood Watch standards. Foster teamwork and a sense of camaraderie; Create and maintain a happy, comfortable, respectful, cooperative and collaborative workplace. Familiar with all kitchen work stations, able to work any station at a moment’s notice Learn, model, and convey Hog Island Values and Guiding Principles in the daily work environment.

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