prep cook
Birch
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepare and portion ingredients daily for dinner service, supporting a seasonally driven, New American menu
- Execute mise en place with precision and efficiency to ensure each station is service-ready and fully stocked
- Follow detailed prep lists, verbal direction, and recipes for proteins, vegetables, sauces, and garnishes
- Cleaned, chopped, and prepped produce and herbs with consistent attention to presentation for enhanced dish appeal
- Prepared proteins including poultry, beef, and fish following guidelines from the CDC or Culinary Director
- Assisted line cooks during service by replenishing mise, assembling cold dishes, and ensuring cleanliness in expo and prep areas to support efficient service
- Maintain a clean and organized prepare; contribute nightly breakdown and deep cleaning tasks
- Strong foundational kitchen skills developed through prep cook experience
- Knife proficiency with vegetables, proteins, and garnishes; skilled in portioning, trimming, and precise prep.
- Understands kitchen flow and communication, contributing to a smooth, team-oriented back-of-the-house environment
- Quick learner with the ability to follow recipes, prep lists, and chef direction with accuracy and speed
- Committed to quality and presentation, prepared ingredients that contributed to thoughtful, creative, and balanced dishes, enhancing overall dining experience
- Reliable, punctual, and service minded, with a strong work ethic and desire to grow
- Comfortable in fast-paced kitchens and adapting under pressure while maintaining focus and composure