Prep Cook Job Description Template

Job title

Prep Cook

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable prep cook to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will wash, peel and cut produce, portion meats and proteins and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel and cut produce
• Portion meats and proteins
• Prepare sauces, dressings and simple recipes
• Measure ingredients accurately
• Label, date and store food
• Rotate stock using FIFO
• Clean and sanitize work areas
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• No formal educational credential
• Working knowledge of knife skills and recipe following
• Reliability and speed
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Food handler card
• ServSafe Food Handler
• Allergen awareness
• Experience with knives and cutting boards

Skills

• Measuring
• Food labeling and storage
• FIFO rotation
• Cleaning and sanitizing
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork

Work environment and schedule

Prep cooks work in kitchens that can be busy, wet and noisy, using knives and slicers. The job involves standing and lifting. Many prep cooks work early morning shifts; part-time and weekend work is common.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.