Job Description
Job Description
Prep Cook / Line Cook
Contract Food Service | Corporate Dining & Café Operations
Compensation: $20.00–$23.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full Time | Hourly Nonexempt
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Weekends & Holidays: Off
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and motivated Prep Cook / Line Cook to join an established contract food service organization specializing in corporate dining and café operations.
This position is ideal for a culinary professional who enjoys preparing fresh, quality food, working alongside a collaborative kitchen team, and maintaining high standards for food preparation, presentation, and cleanliness.
The Prep/Line Cook plays an important role in daily kitchen operations, supporting food preparation, line cooking, inventory organization, and efficient meal service.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a professional kitchen but prefers a consistent daytime schedule with weekends and holidays off.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation
- Prepare ingredients according to established recipes, portion standards, and chef instructions.
- Wash, peel, chop, slice, and dice vegetables, meats, and other ingredients.
- Complete daily prep lists accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, and rotation procedures.
- Ensure ingredients are properly prepared and available for meal service.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient food preparation area.
- Follow established recipes and quality standards to ensure consistency.
Line Cooking & Meal Service
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and specifications.
- Execute food orders accurately and efficiently during breakfast and lunch service.
- Maintain proper cooking temperatures, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
- Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth service during busy periods.
- Maintain an organized and properly stocked cooking station.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, and presentation.
- Communicate effectively with chefs and other kitchen employees to maintain service efficiency.
- Assist with additional culinary tasks as needed.
Kitchen Operations & Inventory
- Assist with receiving, inspecting, and properly storing food deliveries.
- Organize ingredients, supplies, and kitchen equipment.
- Follow first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory procedures.
- Monitor ingredient levels and communicate replenishment needs.
- Minimize food waste through proper preparation, portioning, and storage.
- Support daily kitchen opening and closing procedures.
Food Safety & Sanitation
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Maintain clean and sanitized workstations, equipment, and utensils.
- Properly handle and store raw and prepared foods.
- Follow temperature control and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
- Empty trash and recycling containers as needed.
- Assist with routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance.
- Maintain compliance with applicable health department regulations.
Teamwork & Communication
- Work closely with chefs, cooks, and kitchen support staff to maintain efficient operations.
- Communicate effectively regarding preparation needs and service priorities.
- Assist team members during busy service periods.
- Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
- Support training and onboarding of new employees when requested.
Qualifications & Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Prep Cook, Line Cook, Cook, or similar culinary position.
- Experience in restaurants, corporate dining, cafeterias, catering, or other professional food service environments.
- Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, knife skills, and food preparation methods.
- Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality.
- Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Experience in high-volume breakfast and lunch operations is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Pay: $20.00–$23.00, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits for eligible full-time employees include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Weekends and holidays off
- Consistent daytime work schedule
- On-the-job training
Schedule & Work Environment
Standard Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
This position operates in a professional commercial kitchen and corporate dining environment.
The role requires:
- Extended periods of standing and walking
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and movement throughout the kitchen
- Working around hot cooking equipment, sharp utensils, and refrigerated storage areas
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Following established food safety and workplace safety procedures
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work environment
Why Join Our Team?
This is a great opportunity to join an established food service organization that values culinary quality, teamwork, reliability, and professional development.
Position Highlights
- Competitive pay of $20–$23 per hour
- Monday–Friday daytime schedule
- Weekends and holidays off
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Professional corporate dining environment
- Collaborative culinary team
- On-the-job training
If you are passionate about preparing quality food, enjoy working with a strong kitchen team, and are looking for a consistent weekday schedule, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today to be considered for this Prep Cook / Line Cook opportunity!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.