Prep Cook

Minimum one year of food preparation experience in a restaurant or commercial kitchen is required. Please ensure this experience is clearly shown on your resume.

Location: PAI Square One, Mississauga, Ontario

Department: Back of House

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Employment type: Full time

About Us

By Chef Nuit Hospitality is home to award-winning restaurant concepts including PAI, Kiin, Sukhothai, Thai Tavern, Chaiyo by PAI, Makilala, and UP Events. Our restaurants bring people together through exceptional food, warm hospitality, and memorable guest experiences.Led by Chef Nuit Regular, PAI celebrates the authentic flavours of Northern Thailand through traditional recipes, fresh ingredients and time-honoured cooking techniques. We’re a community built on a shared love for hospitality and teamwork, where people can learn, develop their skills and grow their careers.We’re growing our PAI family! As we get ready to open our doors at Square One, we’re looking for passionate, hardworking people to join our opening team. Whether you’re building on your kitchen experience or pursuing a career in guest service, you’ll help bring the flavours and welcoming spirit of PAI to our guests.

Position summary

The Prep Cook prepares ingredients for cooking by the kitchen team. Following PAI’s recipes, preparation lists and food safety procedures, this role washes, cuts, measures, portions and marinates ingredients, keeps prepared items organized and properly stored, and ensures the cooks have the ingredients they need for service.

Key responsibilities

· Review daily preparation lists with the supervisor, confirm quantities and priorities, and organize tasks to meet service needs

· Wash, peel, trim, chop and slice vegetables, fruit, herbs and other ingredients to the sizes and standards specified in PAI’s recipes

· Prepare meats, poultry, seafood and other proteins through trimming, cutting, portioning, seasoning and marinating as assigned

· Measure and prepare ingredients for Thai sauces, pastes, dressings, marinades and spice blends,



following established recipes and preparation instructions

· Measure and portion uncooked rice, noodles, garnishes and other ingredients for the cooks according to recipe and station requirements

· Use Thai ingredients, including lemongrass, galangal, magrud lime, chilli and Thai basil, according to preparation instructions

· Use knives, cutting boards, scales, measuring tools and assigned food preparation equipment safely and according to instructions

· Check ingredient freshness and condition before preparation and report spoilage, damage, shortages or other quality concerns promptly

· Label, date, cover and store prepared ingredients correctly. Rotate stock and keep raw and ready-to-eat foods separated according to food safety procedures

· Follow safe thawing and cold storage procedures for ingredients, and accurately complete required refrigeration temperature logs

· Follow allergy procedures, prevent cross-contact and cross-contamination, and confirm any uncertainty about ingredients or preparation with the supervisor

· Organize prepared ingredients for kitchen stations, replenish supplies during service and communicate preparation progress and outstanding needs to the cooks and supervisor

· Follow recipes and portioning standards to reduce waste and communicate stock and replenishment needs to the supervisor

· Clean and sanitize preparation surfaces, utensils, cutting boards and equipment throughout the shift. Keep storage and refrigeration areas clean and organized

· Complete assigned opening, closing and cleaning checklists, report equipment faults and safety concerns, and participate in scheduled meetings and training





· Work respectfully with colleagues and perform other related duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Head Chef

Qualifications and skills

· Minimum one year of experience in food preparation in a restaurant or commercial kitchen

· Valid Food Handler Certificate required

· Experience preparing ingredients for Thai cuisine is an asset

· Practical knife skills and knowledge of safe cutting, trimming, portioning and ingredient preparation techniques

· Ability to follow recipes, measurements, preparation lists and supervisor instructions accurately

· Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper storage, stock rotation, temperature control and allergy precautions

· Ability to organize preparation tasks, manage time and maintain consistent quality during busy periods

· Attention to detail when checking freshness, measuring ingredients and preparing consistent cuts and portions

· Clear communication, reliability, punctuality and a respectful, supportive approach to teamwork

· Receptive to feedback and training in PAI’s ingredients, recipes and preparation procedures

Schedule and working conditions

· Full-time. Weekly hours may vary based on operational needs, up to 44 hours per week. A set number of hours is not guaranteed

· Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

· Work is performed on site in a busy commercial kitchen with exposure to heat, steam, noise and refrigerated storage areas

· Duties involve standing and walking for extended periods, repetitive preparation tasks, reaching, bending and lifting or carrying supplies weighing up to 40 lb (approximately 18 kg), with accommodation where required

Accessibility and inclusion

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available during the recruitment process. Please let Human Resources know if you require support to participate.

Pay: From $17.95 per hour

Experience:

- food preparation in a restaurant kitchen: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Valid Food Handler Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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