About the Position

Restaurant Pearl Morissett is seeking a dependable and organized Prep Cook to support the kitchen team with daily food preparation and maintain high standards of cleanliness, freshness, and food safety. The Prep Cook will prepare and portion ingredients, assist cooks during service, maintain organized prep stations, and ensure the kitchen is properly stocked and ready for efficient food production.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare vegetables, meats, seafood, sauces, garnishes, and other ingredients for service.
- Wash, peel, cut, slice, chop, and portion ingredients according to kitchen requirements.
- Follow recipes, preparation procedures, and portion-control standards.
- Prepare ingredients and components needed for daily menu production.
- Label, date, store, and rotate prepared ingredients using FIFO practices.
- Monitor ingredient freshness and report damaged or spoiled products.
- Keep refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, and prep stations organized.
- Replenish ingredients at cooking stations during busy service periods.
- Assist cooks with food preparation and basic cooking tasks when required.
- Help receive and properly store food and kitchen deliveries.
- Maintain clean and sanitized cutting boards, knives, utensils, counters, and equipment.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures at all times.
- Minimize food waste through careful preparation and proper storage.
- Clean and organize the kitchen and prep areas throughout the shift.




- Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties.
- Communicate ingredient shortages and preparation needs to the kitchen supervisor.

Qualifications

- Previous experience as a prep cook, kitchen helper, or food-service worker is an asset.
- Basic knowledge of food preparation and safe food-handling practices.
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and portion guidelines accurately.
- Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Good time-management and teamwork skills.
- Reliable, punctual, hardworking, and willing to learn.
- Physically able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive kitchen tasks.
- Ability to safely handle knives, kitchen tools, and food-preparation equipment.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive wages based on experience.
- Employee meal or dining benefits where applicable.
- On-the-job training and food-preparation experience.
- Flexible scheduling based on restaurant operations.
- Opportunities to develop additional culinary and kitchen skills.
- Supportive and collaborative kitchen environment.
- Opportunities for advancement within restaurant operations.

Pay: $17.00-$23.00 per hour Expected hours: 33.0 per week

Perks

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Housing allowance
- Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Restaurant Pearl Morissett
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