Prep Cook/ Full-Time

We work each day to enrich the lives of others, one experience at a time

Prepare food items with care, consistency, and attention to detail to support smooth kitchen operations and successful service. The Prep Cook plays a critical role in setting the kitchen up for success by ensuring ingredients are properly prepared, organized, and ready for execution.
They are an ambassador of happiness and hospitality for all guests and associates.

• Showcase an inherent desire to take care of others.
• Complete assigned opening and closing prep tasks to ensure kitchen readiness.
• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other ingredients according to recipes, portioning standards, and prep lists.
• Accurately measure, label, date, and rotate products in accordance with food safety and BOH procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation, including tools, equipment, and prep areas.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control standards.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries, checking product quality and proper storage.
• Communicate inventory needs or low stock items to culinary leadership promptly.
• Support line cooks during service as needed with urgency and teamwork.
• Participate in deep cleaning and organization projects as assigned.
• Maintain professionalism and a team-oriented mindset while supporting kitchen operations.
• Attend scheduled meetings and actively participate with suggestions for improvement.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Exhibits a kind, welcoming, detail-oriented approach with a strong sense of urgency.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• None

BEHAVIORAL FOCUS

At Sage Restaurant Concepts, how we work matters just as much as what we do. We are guided by a shared purpose to enrich lives, one experience at a time, and a vision to redefine how the world experiences hospitality.

Associates are expected to embody our values in every interaction:

• Serve with Purpose by taking pride in preparation and supporting the success of the entire team.
• Always Grow by learning new skills, refining technique, and embracing feedback.
• Give with Heart by supporting fellow associates and contributing to a respectful kitchen culture.

Education/Formal Training

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of food service or related kitchen experience preferred.
• Must meet state and federal requirements for food handling.

Knowledge/Skills

• Basic knife skills and familiarity with kitchen equipment (e.g., slicers, ovens, mixers).
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with kitchen staff.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, prep lists, and instructions.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling throughout the shift.
• Mobility — full range of mobility with ability to travel up to 300 feet regularly during the shift.
• Continuous standing and walking throughout preparation and service.
• Ability to hear and respond to equipment timers, staff communication, and operational needs.
• Ability to see product quality and ensure standards are met.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain organization in a high-volume environment.

Environment

• Physically demanding role requiring prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and carrying in an indoor kitchen environment, with exposure to heat and cold storage areas.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the associated with the position. May perform other duties as assigned.