Prep Cook (Kona)
About The Position
Kona Brew is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare ingredients and recipes that support smooth kitchen service. The role is hands-on and focuses on quality ingredients, kitchen organization, food safety, and dependable teamwork. The position requires working weekends and holidays and includes extended periods of standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, exposure to hot equipment and refrigerated areas, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 lbs. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Full-time and part-time positions are available.
Requirements
- Basic knife skills and familiarity with kitchen equipment.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes and instructions.
- Ability to stay organized, manage priorities, and work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
- Reliable, team-focused approach and willingness to learn.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements frequently; work around hot equipment and in refrigerated areas; and lift or move items weighing up to 50 lbs. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous prep cook or kitchen experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Wash, peel, chop, slice, and portion ingredients for daily service.
- Prepare sauces, dressings, and other menu components according to recipes and quality standards.
- Follow prep lists and communicate with kitchen leadership about priorities, product needs, and readiness for service.
- Label, date, rotate, and properly store ingredients and prepared foods.
- Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and ready for use.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and safe equipment-handling procedures.
- Use ingredients thoughtfully to maintain consistency and minimize waste.
- Help receive and organize deliveries and support other kitchen tasks as needed.
- Work respectfully with teammates to create a positive, dependable kitchen environment.
Benefits
- Full-time employees have access to medical and dental insurance.
- 401(k) with company match available to everyone after 90 days.
- Shift meal.
- 40% off food, beer, and merchandise.
- Training to move up at Kona Brewing and beyond.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
