Line Cook (Prep Cook)

Albertsons Companies • Meridian, ID

10d

About The Position

As a Line Cook (Prep Cook), you prepare ingredients and maintain a steady flow of kitchen production. Tasks include chopping, slicing, measuring, and assembling items so they are ready for cooking and service. You may also assist customers with product questions or special orders.

You keep the kitchen organized and ready throughout the day by maintaining clean work areas, restocking supplies, and ensuring ingredients are prepared and available as needed. The role involves hands-on work in a fast-paced kitchen, with changing priorities and production needs.

Requirements

• Prior food preparation, kitchen, or food service experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and written or verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices required.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely following training.
• Food preparation skills, including chopping, slicing, measuring, and preparing ingredients.
• Attention to detail in following recipes, portioning, and ingredient preparation.
• Organization and time-management skills to manage multiple prep tasks while maintaining workflow.
• Familiarity with ingredients, basic cooking preparation, and food handling.
• Clear communication when coordinating tasks and handling customer requests.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and production needs.
• Comfort standing for extended periods and performing repetitive kitchen tasks.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food preparation, kitchen, or food service experience.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Chop, slice, measure, and assemble ingredients for cooking and service.
• Follow recipes and written or verbal instructions, including accurate portioning and ingredient preparation.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and keep the kitchen ready throughout the day.
• Restock supplies and ensure ingredients are prepared and available as needed.
• Assist customers with product questions or special orders when needed.
• Use kitchen tools and equipment safely and follow food preparation standards, sanitation practices, and company policies.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation / Paid Time Off.
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed