Kitchen Prep Hiring

StaffedUp • Columbia, MO

14d

About The Position

The Prep Cook helps a busy kitchen run smoothly by preparing ingredients and basic cooking tasks before and during service. The role maintains an organized, clean, and stocked prep station, follows food safety and sanitation procedures, coordinates with the kitchen team, and properly labels, dates, and stores ingredients to preserve freshness and reduce waste. The position offers a supportive, fast-paced kitchen environment, flexible scheduling, competitive pay, free or discounted meals during shifts, and opportunities for training and growth into line cook or kitchen leadership roles.

Requirements

• Basic knife skills and familiarity with kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow directions, prep lists, and recipes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness.
• Dependable and team-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous prep or kitchen experience is preferred, though training is available for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, and portioning according to recipes and prep lists.
• Assist with basic cooking tasks and ensure prep items are ready for service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked prep station throughout the shift.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
• Communicate with the kitchen team to support smooth coordination and timely service.
• Label, date, and store ingredients properly to preserve freshness and reduce waste.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Competitive pay.
• Free or discounted meals during shifts.
• Opportunities for training and growth into line cook or kitchen leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

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