What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Emmy Squared Pizza?
Are you a passionate culinary professional ready to grow your career? Emmy Squared Navy Yard is hiring Prep Cooks to join our team and help deliver exceptional dining experiences!
As part of the Pizza Loves Emily Restaurant Group, Emmy Squared is a growing upscale casual full-service restaurant brand known for our Detroit-style pizza, award-winning burgers, and dedication to quality and creativity.
This position offers:
- Competitive pay
- Health benefits for full-time employees
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing company
- A fun and supportive work environment
Position Responsibilities:
As a Prep Cook, you’ll play an essential role in our kitchen by:
- Preparing specific food items to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to recipes.
- Maintaining kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department standards.
- Setting up and maintaining assigned kitchen workstations.
- Practicing safe food handling and proper storage techniques.
- Minimizing waste and ensuring the appropriate use of supplies and equipment.
- Keeping work areas clean and equipment maintained.
- Reporting any equipment repair or maintenance needs.
- Supporting other back-of-house tasks as directed by management.
Position Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience as a cook in a full-service restaurant; a passion for food is essential, and pizza knowledge is a plus!
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize tasks.
- Strong ability to handle stress while maintaining a calm, welcoming demeanor.
- Commitment to producing high-quality work in line with Emmy Squared standards.
- Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
- Physical ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs., push/pull up to 75 lbs., and stand for extended periods.
- Proficiency with culinary tools and the ability to taste and smell ingredients to ensure quality.
Why Join Emmy Squared Navy Yard?
At Emmy Squared, we’re more than a team—we’re a family. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive, and energetic workplace where your talent can shine. Join us and be part of a brand that’s redefining the dining experience, one slice at a time.
Emmy Squared/Pizza Loves Emily is an Equal Opportunity Employer, treating all applicants equally based on job-related qualifications and without regard to any protected characteristic.
