Posted August 19, 2026
Prep Cook
Nicosora Ventures Inc
Clarksburg, MD, US
Full Time
18USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Meal Discounts
- Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
- Supportive Team Environment
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Prep Cook / Prep Chef to join our team at a busy outlet food court location. This role is essential to maintaining speed, consistency, and food quality in a high-volume quick-service kitchen. The ideal candidate has prior kitchen prep experience, works efficiently under pressure, and takes pride in cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.
We are seeking an experienced Prep Cook / Prep Chef to join our team at a busy outlet food court location. This role is essential to maintaining speed, consistency, and food quality in a high-volume quick-service kitchen. The ideal candidate has prior kitchen prep experience, works efficiently under pressure, and takes pride in cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Wash, chop, slice, marinate, and portion meats and vegetables according to company recipes
- Prepare ingredients in advance to support peak service hours
- Set up, stock, and break down prep stations daily
- Maintain clean and organized prep areas, coolers, and dry storage
- Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO methods
- Monitor inventory levels and notify management of shortages
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control guidelines
- Assist line staff during rush periods when needed
- Complete opening and closing kitchen procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of kitchen prep experience required
- Food Handler or ServSafe Certification preferred
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong knife skills and knowledge of basic food prep techniques
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
- Availability for weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
