What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook/Prep Cook position at The Willows Hartwell?
Job Summary
As a Line Cook/Prep Cook, you’ll prepare ingredients and cook meals that help keep kitchen service running smoothly. You’ll follow recipes, use safe food-handling practices, and keep your work area clean and organized. Your impact: Consistent, carefully prepared meals help guests enjoy a reliable dining experience while supporting the kitchen team during service.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients and meals using established recipes, portion guidance, and menu plans.
- Cook dishes to order and support meal preparation for restaurant, catering, or dietary service as needed.
- Use knives and kitchen equipment safely, applying proper slicing techniques and food-handling practices.
- Communicate with kitchen staff to coordinate preparation, timing, and service needs.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, and equipment while following food safety and production standards.
Qualifications
- Food preparation, cooking, and kitchen experience; restaurant, food service, food industry, culinary, catering, or dietary department experience is helpful.
- Dietary aide experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with menu planning, recipe adherence, meal preparation, and food safety management.
- Practical knife skills, including safe slicing technique, and ability to operate kitchen equipment.
- Clear communication with kitchen staff and commitment to cleaning, food safety, and safety standards in production.
Pay: $15.00 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20