Prep Cook- HopCat

BarFly (Project BarFly) • Holland, MI

175d • Onsite

About The Position

At HopCat, we believe great restaurants are built by great people. We're looking for “A Players”—individuals who take pride in their craft, care about their teammates, and consistently deliver exceptional food under pressure. The mission of this role is to prepare safe, accurate, and consistent ingredients that set the kitchen up for successful service while protecting product quality, organization, and cost control.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written recipes, production sheets, and verbal direction.
• Dependable, organized, and ready to contribute to a high-performing kitchen team.
• Ready to take ownership of the Prep Cook role and help create memorable HopCat experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Previous prep or kitchen experience is preferred but not required.
• Basic knife skills and food-safety knowledge are preferred; training is available.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned prep accurately and within the required production timeline.
• Follow every recipe, batch size, yield, portion, and presentation standard without unapproved substitutions.
• Label, date, cool, store, and rotate all prepared food according to food-safety and FIFO requirements.
• Use production levels and prep direction to limit overproduction, spoilage, and waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready prep area throughout the shift.
• Communicate shortages, quality concerns, equipment issues, and incomplete prep before they affect service.
• Complete required prep records, waste documentation, cleaning, and handoff responsibilities accurately.
• Prepare ingredients and recipes according to approved procedures.
• Use scales, measuring tools, knives, and kitchen equipment safely.
• Verify product quality before and after preparation.
• Follow portion, yield, cooling, labeling, and storage standards.
• Keep work areas, smallwares, equipment, and storage spaces clean.
• Record waste and communicate 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, skill development, and opportunities for growth within HopCat and Project BarFly.

What This Job Offers

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