Prep Cook
About The Position
Modern Market is a farm-fresh eatery serving food prepared from scratch in a fast-paced, open-kitchen setting. Prep Cooks prepare food to the company’s standards by chopping, prepping, sautéing, grilling, and baking. The company hires people with or without restaurant experience and provides training after onboarding. The role includes completing assigned preparation tasks, handling and storing ingredients, supporting kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, following food-safety and nutrition standards, and helping monitor inventory and waste. Food certification from an accredited institution is required.
Requirements
- Food certification from an accredited institution.
- Knife skills.
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
- Friendliness, enthusiasm, guest focus, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Restaurant experience is welcomed but not required; training is provided after onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Complete all tasks on the prep list assigned by the manager on duty.
- Label and stock ingredients and put away truck orders.
- Wash, chop, and sort fruits, vegetables, and meats.
- Measure seasonings and other cooking ingredients according to recipes and specifications.
- Clean dishes and cookware, take out trash, and sanitize the kitchen.
- Follow relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards, including food-safety standards set by local health authorities.
- Track ingredient inventory and collaborate with kitchen and management staff to minimize, prevent, and log waste.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Benefits
- Free meal during full shifts.
- 20% discount on food outside working hours.
- Full benefits package for eligible full-time team members.
- Living wages.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
