Kitchen Utility and Prep Cook

Arch Amenities Group•San Francisco, CA

11d

About The Position

The Kitchen Utility and Prep Cook supports daily food and beverage operations through dishwashing, food and bar preparation, bussing, and kitchen organization. The role is also trained to prepare and execute the established menu when the Lead Cook is absent or needs coverage. The position suits someone with hands-on cooking experience who maintains a clean, organized workspace and can move between kitchen and guest-service support duties.

Requirements

At least one year of professional kitchen or cooking experience.
Ability to follow recipes and prepare menu items independently after training.
Working knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, knife skills, and commercial kitchen equipment.
Ability to prioritize tasks, communicate clearly, and work cooperatively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain the required credential upon hire.
Dependable attendance and willingness to adjust assignments to meet service needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dishwashing, food preparation, or restaurant service support.

Responsibilities

Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment, and return clean items to their designated locations.
Maintain the dish area and assigned food and beverage work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
Assist with food preparation, including washing, cutting, measuring, portioning, labeling, and storing ingredients according to established recipes.
Support bar preparation by preparing garnishes, juices, syrups, and other ingredients, and restock glassware and service supplies as directed.
Clear and reset tables, collect used serviceware, assist with food running, and replenish guest service stations as needed.
Receive and put away deliveries, rotate inventory, and communicate shortages or quality concerns.
Learn the established menu, recipes, equipment, food safety procedures, and kitchen opening and closing routines.
Provide cooking coverage during the Lead Cook's breaks, scheduled time off, and unexpected absences once trained and approved by management.
Prepare menu items accurately and manage tickets within the approved service plan.
Communicate with management when cooking coverage requires reassignment of dishwashing, bussing, or prep duties.
Follow food safety practices for handwashing, allergen control, safe temperatures, storage, and transitions between dishwashing and ready-to-eat food preparation.
Assist with event preparation, service support, and closing tasks, and perform other related duties as assigned.