Preparation Chef

Boston Tea Party • Bath, IL

5d

About The Position

Boston Tea Party is seeking a hands-on Prep Chef to help keep its café kitchen organised, prepared and ready for service. The role includes preparing ingredients and food, receiving and storing deliveries, rotating stock, supporting chefs during busy services and working on KP (kitchen porter duties). The Prep Chef also helps maintain clean, tidy prep areas and supports the everyday tasks that keep the kitchen running. Duties may vary depending on whether the team needs help with preparation, deliveries or KP.

Kitchen experience is useful, but the employer also values an organised, reliable and adaptable attitude. The role offers training and support, with opportunities for those interested in developing their cooking skills to progress towards becoming a Chef. Boston Tea Party describes the position as daytime hospitality without late-night finishes.

Requirements

• Be organised and reliable.
• Be comfortable working across food preparation, deliveries and KP duties.
• Follow food safety standards and take care when checking deliveries and rotating stock.
• Take pride in keeping workspaces clean and organised.
• Be a team player, willing to support different kitchen tasks as needed.
• Be willing to learn, accept feedback and develop kitchen skills.

Nice To Haves

• Kitchen experience is useful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and food for service.
• Follow recipes, portioning requirements and preparation standards.
• Receive deliveries and check that they are correct and meet required standards.
• Put deliveries away safely, promptly and in the appropriate place.
• Rotate stock and help keep storage areas organised.
• Follow food safety, allergen and kitchen standards.
• Keep preparation areas clean, tidy and ready to use.
• Support chefs during busy services as needed.
• Work on KP, keeping dishes, equipment and kitchen areas clean and moving.
• Help with cleaning and everyday kitchen tasks.
• Work with the wider kitchen team to prepare for the next service.

Benefits

• Training and support to become proficient in the role.
• Opportunities to develop kitchen skills and progress towards becoming a Chef.
• A package of Boston benefits (specific benefits are not listed).
• Daytime hospitality without late-night finishes.

What This Job Offers

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