Prep Cook - Lavender Rooftop Kitchen + Bar

North Point Hospitality Group, Inc.•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Prep Cook prepares, portions, and labels ingredients according to standardized recipes and instructions. The role keeps prep areas and equipment clean, sanitized, and organized in accordance with company policies and OSHA standards, and follows safe food handling, storage, and FIFO rotation practices to preserve freshness and minimize waste. The Prep Cook assists line cooks and chefs with basic preparation tasks, maintains required labels and dates on prepared items, and follows kitchen procedures to uphold food quality and consistency. The position also supports receiving and storing deliveries by stocking, rotating, and checking product quality, and promptly communicates shortages or equipment issues to kitchen leadership. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. The role requires following directions, completing repetitive tasks efficiently, maintaining attention to detail, and managing time effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Prep Cook is expected to act professionally, anticipate and respond to guest needs in a friendly and helpful manner, treat internal and external customers with care and respect, and act as a gracious host. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, and fine and gross motor activity; occasional bending or lifting up to 25 pounds; and working for extended periods in hot, humid, or fast-paced environments.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the USA.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Ability to follow directions, complete repetitive tasks efficiently, and maintain attention to detail.
Strong time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Professionalism and a consistently caring and respectful attitude toward internal and external customers.
Ability to anticipate guest needs and respond in a friendly, helpful manner.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of related kitchen experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and label ingredients according to standardized recipes and instructions.
Clean, sanitize, and organize prep areas and equipment according to company policies and OSHA standards.
Handle, store, and rotate food items safely using FIFO practices to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
Assist line cooks and chefs with basic preparation tasks as needed.
Label and date prepared items according to safety guidelines.
Follow kitchen procedures to maintain food quality and consistency.
Support receiving and storage of deliveries, including stocking, rotating, and verifying product quality.
Promptly communicate product shortages or equipment issues to kitchen leadership.
Provide friendly, helpful service to guests and treat internal and external customers with care and respect.