Prep Cook at Urban Egg – Kansas City, Missouri

Prep Cook

We are seeking a Prep Cook to join our culinary team. This role is essential in ensuring that all ingredients are prepared efficiently and to the highest standards, supporting the smooth operation of our kitchen. If you have a passion for food preparation and a commitment to quality, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, and measuring as per recipes and standards
• Assist in setting up workstations with all necessary supplies and ingredients
• Check quality of ingredients
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
• Support the kitchen team during service hours by providing prepped ingredients promptly
• Maintain organization of storage areas and ensure proper labeling and storage of ingredients
• Assist with inventory management and notify supervisors of low stock levels
• Adhere to portion control and presentation standards to ensure consistency
• Use proper safety equipment, such as cut gloves, when preparing food

Join our team and be part of a dynamic culinary environment that values teamwork, creativity, and excellence. We offer competitive pay, favorable working hours (nights free!), and opportunities for growth and development within a supportive workplace dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (FT team members)
• Dental Insurance (FT team members)
• Vision Insurance (FT team members)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Matching 401(k) (all team members)
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all team members, family, and household members)
• Norton LifeLock (all team members)
• On-Demand Pay (access your pay when you need it)

• Minimum of (2) years experience in a full-service kitchen
• Ability to follow directions and replicate recipes
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of basic knife skills, kitchen equipment use & maintenance
• Daytime and weekend availability