Description Job Summary: The Prep Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None. Duties/Responsibilities: • Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff. • Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning. • Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning. • Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads. • Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces. • Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards. • Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: • Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety. • Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures. • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. • Ability to work quickly and efficiently. • Ability to work well as part of a team. • Ability to maintain personal hygiene. Education and Experience: • High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred. • Prior related experience preferred. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen. • Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment. • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. • Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours. • Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.