Prep Cook- HopCat
About The Position
HopCat is seeking a dependable, organized Prep Cook to prepare safe, accurate, and consistent ingredients that support successful kitchen service while protecting product quality, organization, and cost control. The role requires completing assigned preparation accurately and on schedule, following approved recipes and production standards, and maintaining food-safety, storage, and sanitation practices. Prep Cooks communicate shortages, quality concerns, equipment issues, and incomplete prep, and support the line and other kitchen priorities when assigned. Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required; training is available.
Requirements
- Ability to follow written recipes, production sheets, and verbal direction.
- Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand and move throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work safely around knives, food processors, hot equipment, cleaning products, and refrigerated areas.
Nice To Haves
- Previous prep or kitchen experience.
- Basic knife skills.
- Food-safety knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients and recipes according to approved procedures.
- Complete assigned prep accurately and within required production timelines.
- Follow recipe, batch size, yield, portion, and presentation standards without unapproved substitutions.
- Use scales, measuring tools, knives, and kitchen equipment safely.
- Verify product quality before and after preparation.
- Follow portion, yield, cooling, labeling, storage, and FIFO standards.
- Use production levels and prep direction to limit overproduction, spoilage, and waste.
- Maintain clean, organized, inspection-ready work areas, smallwares, equipment, and storage spaces.
- Record waste and complete required prep records, cleaning, and handoff responsibilities.
- Communicate shortages, quality concerns, equipment issues, incomplete prep, and product needs.
- Support the line and other kitchen priorities when assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay appropriate to the position, including tips where applicable.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Employee food discounts.
- Training and skill development.
- Opportunities for growth within HopCat and Project BarFly.
- Fast-paced, inclusive, and team-focused work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
