Prep Cook

The Golden Hog•Key Biscayne, FL

20d

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Prep Cook to support the daily operations of the kitchen by preparing ingredients and assisting with food production throughout the day. The role involves washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, measuring, and portioning ingredients; preparing breakfast items, eggs, burgers, sandwiches, salads, sauces, sides, and other menu items; organizing and stocking workstations; rotating and storing products; and maintaining clean, safe, and organized food-preparation areas. The Prep Cook also supports cooks and other kitchen team members with preparation and production duties during service.

Requirements

Must be available to work a full-time schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to wash, peel, cut, chop, measure, and portion ingredients according to recipes and daily production needs.
Willingness to assist with preparing menu items as needed.
Ability to organize and stock workstations with ingredients, utensils, and supplies.
Ability to properly label, store, and rotate food products following FIFO and established food-safety procedures.
Willingness to support cooks and other kitchen team members with preparation and production duties during service.
Ability to maintain preparation areas, utensils, equipment, refrigerators, and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitized.
Ability to work efficiently with a sense of urgency while maintaining quality and accuracy during high-volume periods.
Responsible, reliable, punctual, and able to follow recipes, production lists, instructions, and operational procedures.
Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Prep Cook, Kitchen Prep Cook, Kitchen Helper, Kitchen Assistant, Line Cook, Food Prep Worker, Auxiliar de Cocina, Ayudante de Cocina, or in a similar food-service position.
Basic knowledge of food preparation, recipes, measurements, knife handling, and kitchen utensils.
Food Handler Certificate, or willingness to obtain it within the company-required timeframe.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Wash, peel, cut, chop, measure, and portion ingredients according to recipes and daily production needs.
Assist in preparing breakfast items, eggs, burgers, sandwiches, salads, sauces, sides, and other menu items.
Organize and stock workstations with ingredients, utensils, and supplies needed for daily production.
Label, store, and rotate food products following FIFO and established food-safety procedures.
Support cooks and other kitchen team members with preparation and production duties during service.
Keep preparation areas, utensils, equipment, refrigerators, and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitized.
Follow recipes, production lists, instructions, and operational procedures.