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Prep Cook

Side Street Food Service
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026

SIDE STREET FOOD SERVICE

Job Description Form 

 

Division/Department

Commissary/ Kitchen

Location

Commissary - Main Kitchen- Office 

Job Title

Prep Cook 

Reports to

Kitchen Manager

   
 

STATUS

Entry Level

Type of position:

☐  Full-time

 X  Part-time

Hours 25-30 HRS / week

☐   Exempt

 X  Nonexempt

 

General Description

Prep Cooks in our commissary kitchen are responsible for the prep and packaging of hot food items delivered to our customers. Prep cooks are the core of our kitchen and are expected to have basic food safety knowledge.  

Knowledge / skill requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED required

  • Must have an eye for detail

  • Must have knowledge Nutrition and Sanitation guidelines in a commercial kitchen

  • Must have knowledge of simple cooking methods

  • Able to work in a fast paced environment 

  • Must be able to stand for a prolonged period of time 

Responsibilities:

 
Must have daytime availability
Monday-Friday 6:00a-12:00p 
  • Perform Routine Kitchen Tasks

    • Daily tasks include:

      • Review and follow a daily prep list 

      • Prepare cooking ingredients for the meal of the day

      • Set up workstation(s)

      • Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen

      • Sanitize surfaces after use

    • Comply with nutritional and compliance guidelines.

  • Ensure proper food storage

  • Perform other assigned kitchen duties

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