Prep Cook - Raleigh

Prep Cook (Cardinal Gibbons)The Prep Cook keeps the kitchen stocked and production moving. They support the Lead Cook with mise en place, handle labeling and staging of finished product, and help pack orders for delivery. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role in a commercial kitchen environment where anticipation, accuracy, and consistency are the standard.Your Kitchen Manager, with day-to-day direction coming from the Lead Cook during production.Core ResponsibilitiesKitchen Prep SupportHandle mise en place for the Lead Cook — washing, chopping, weighing, and portioning ingredients in the order they are neededKeep the Lead Cook's station clear between production runs so they always have a clean surface to work onAnticipate what is needed next and have it ready — the Lead Cook should never have to stop production for something you should have already doneLabeling & StagingLabel every item the moment it is filled or packed — item name, date, quantity, and use-by date, no exceptionsStage items by order, route, or pickup as directed by the Kitchen ManagerRecord quantities staged on the production sheet and notify the Kitchen Manager when staging is completePacking & Delivery SupportPack orders for delivery per the Kitchen Manager's production and route schedule — correct quantities, correctly labeled, staged in the right orderLoad and transport product safely and on time when delivery is part of your role, maintaining temperature standards throughoutConfirm handoff with the receiving contact and flag any discrepancies immediately to the Kitchen ManagerReliable transportation and a valid driver's license required for roles that include deliveryCleaning & Kitchen SupportClean as you go — clear the Lead Cook's station, wipe down surfaces, and wash and sanitize equipment between tasksParticipate fully in end-of-shift kitchen breakdown — this is a team effortClock out on BambooHR on location at your actual end timeDay at a GlanceOpening — Set up your prep station, pull ingredients as directed by the Lead Cook, and begin mise en place before production starts.Production — Execute prep tasks in the order the Lead Cook needs them. Label everything as it is packed or staged. If your role includes delivery, pack and load orders before your route window.Closing — Clean your area, rotate remaining stock, and assist with full kitchen breakdown.What Success Looks LikeThe Lead Cook never has to stop production to do something you should have already handledEvery item leaving the kitchen is labeled correctly, every timeDeliveries go out on time, at temperature, and with zero packing errorsYour section of the kitchen is clean and organized from open to closeWhat We're Looking ForExperience in a kitchen or food production environment — you know how to move with urgency and purposeStrong attention to detail — labeling, staging, and portioning accuracy are non-negotiableReliable and self-directed — you don't wait to be told what needs doing; you see it and handle itA team player who takes ownership of their station and shows up for the people around themComfortable on the road if delivery is part of your role — reliable transportation and a valid driver's license requiredFood handler's certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hireWhat We OfferCompetitive hourly payA high-growth, mission-driven company where your work directly impacts what kids eat every dayA team that values accountability, transparency, and operators who take pride in their craftReal opportunity to grow within TYC as we expand into new marketsWorking Hours 9am–3pm (30 hours a week)