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Prep Cook

$18 per hour

Arete Staffing

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING – PREP COOK


Start ASAP!

Location: Des Moines, IA
Pay: $18/hour
Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Join the Arete team and take the next step in your career! We’re looking for a dependable and hardworking Prep Cook to join our kitchen team and help ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to high standards.

️‍ What You’ll Do:

  • Prepare ingredients for cooking and meal service

  • Wash, cut, chop, and portion food according to recipes and standards

  • Assist cooks with daily kitchen preparation

  • Maintain a clean and organized prep area

  • Follow food safety and sanitation standards

  • Properly store and label food items

What We’re Looking For:

  • Reliable and hardworking

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment

  • Able to stand for extended periods

  • Able to follow recipes and food preparation instructions

  • Able to pass a background check

  • Previous prep cook or food service experience is a plus

Hiring ASAP – Apply Today!

Our Arete Talent Team will contact qualified applicants with next steps.

Arete means: To be the best they can be and reach their highest potential.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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