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Prep Cook

Aurora, IL 60505

Posted: 07/17/2025 Industry: Food Service Job Number: 49204876

Job Description

Do you have experience working as a Prep Cook? All Team is looking for the right candidate to hire immediately! APPLY TODAY and start working ASAP! WE OFFER OUR PREP COOKS: 
  • Weekly paychecks 
  • Competitive wages
  • Stable hours (choose full-time or part-time)
  • FT associates will be considered for permanent employment
 RESPONSIBILITIES OF PREP COOKS: 
  •      Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties and follow duties as assigned
  •      Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
  • Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
  • Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.
  • Comply with nutrition, portion, plating and sanitation guidelines
  • Prepare different types of food from the menu, following carefully the recipes
  • Package take-away food for clients
  • Place food trays under food warmers, so that the food arrives in good conditions at the table
  • Distribute the plates to be served to the waiting staff
  • Accept or reject ingredients from food suppliers, based on their appearance and quality
  • Store ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved
  • Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
  • Inform superiors when stock is getting low or when the kitchen tools do not work properly
  • Clean and sanitize working surfaces, tools, utensils and working area
  • Carefully supervise the food temperature and the temperature from cooling rooms, to ensure that the ingredients kept are kept at the appropriate temperature
  • Swipe remaining food from plates and put them in the dishwasher/or wash by hand as needed
 QUALIFICATIONS FOR PREP COOKS: 
  • Proven experience as prep cook
  • Knowledge of cuts, temperatures, and health and safety rules in a kitchen
  • Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
  • Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
 REQUIREMENTS FOR PREP COOKS: 
  • Clean, friendly, and professional appearance
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Team player who works well with others
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Responsible & dependable, with reliable transportation
  • All candidates must be 18 years of age or older to apply
  • All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • All candidates must pass a pre-hire drug screen
 Thank you for your time; we look forward to hearing from you! 

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