Prep Cook

The Friendly Toast•Newton, MA

73d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Prep Cook prepares food items and assembles dishes for cooking in The Friendly Toast’s scratch kitchen. The role maintains a clean and organized work environment, supports timely and efficient service, and follows recipes, food-safety practices, and sanitation guidelines. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment. The Friendly Toast describes its workplace as safe and healthy and welcomes people of varied backgrounds and experiences. The position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion. It involves working with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment and operating phones, computers, printers, and other office equipment. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Requirements

Experience as a Prep Cook or in a similar role in a scratch kitchen.
Knowledge of kitchen health and safety rules.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Reliable and punctual.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree or diploma.
Experience in a brunch restaurant or similar setting.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Prepare food items for cooking, including chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, and marinating meats.
Assemble dishes for cooking by measuring and mixing ingredients.
Follow recipes and guidelines provided by the Head Chef.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Restock ingredients and supplies as needed.
Collaborate with other kitchen staff to support timely and efficient service.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.