Prep is short for preparation or making preparation. It’s the root system of the kitchen. Your prep cooks are the unsung heroes of the kitchen, the ones who do the daily grunt work. Prep cooks touch every part of your menu and kitchen, whether they’re making black bean burger patties; chopping lettuce; making soups or sauces. Prep cooks prepare your kitchen for the shift to come. Prep is one of the most important parts of cooking. If it’s not done right, nothing can fix it, creating food waste.

Prep cook should have a working knowledge of the storage room(s), (walk-in) fridge(s) and freezers so they know where to find all the ingredients they need for whatever they’re making. They also need to know how to operate many kinds of equipment such as a Robot Coupe, food processor, mandolin and Alto Shaam.

Prep cooks could be roasting corn then making pico de gallo all in the same shift.

Look for the following traits & characteristics in a good prep cook:

− Punctuality and dependability

− Ability to take direction, criticism, and instruction well

− Organizational skills

− Ability to complete tedious, repetitive tasks over a long period of time

− Ability to read a recipe and apply basic math skills

− A real desire to be in the business





− Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift and move cases of food with relative ease An ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

− At least 2 years of experience in the hospitality industry

− Culinary training is considered a strong asset

− Excellent communication and teamwork skills

− Food and Safety Certification

Tasks and Responsibilities

As a prep/line cook, you are responsible for prepping in downtime and working the line during busy peaks.

Working with fresh in-house made ingredients, it is your job to present visually appealing clean eats! At

HARVEST, FOH & BOH team members are tipped out equally.

Tasks include

− Washing, cutting, and preparing fresh ingredients for cooking

− Undertaking basic cooking duties, such as roasting vegetables

− Prepare simple dishes such as salads and sandwiches

− Measuring ingredients and seasonings to be used in recipes

− Labelling and stocking all ingredients so that menu items can be prepared according to recipes

− Opening and closing the restaurant in line with company standards

− Ensuring a high level of cleanliness is always maintained, adhering to all health and safety standards

− Providing support to line cooks

− Working efficiently with team members and reporting any instances to MOD

Pay: From $17.95 per hour

Benefits

- Discounted or free food
- Versatile schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Line Cook/Prep Cook (Kingston)
🏢 Harvest Clean Eats
📍 Kingston