Prep Cook (No Nights/Early Hours)

About the role

The Prep Cook joins a 5‑10 person team preparing healthy, made‑from‑scratch meals for hundreds of children each day. The position offers stable daytime hours, weekends and holidays off.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to prioritize daily menu production and read production sheets.
• Prepare, portion, cook, cool, plate, and pack meals according to Red Rabbit recipes and food‑safety standards.
• Track food quantities, minimize waste, and ensure the kitchen exceeds Department of Health standards.
• Represent Red Rabbit’s values when interacting with school staff and students.

Required profile

• 2+ years of professional culinary experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices; ServeSafe Certificate required within 90 days.
• Ability to lift 50 lb regularly and work Sunday‑Thursday, 5:00 AM‑1:30 PM.
• Positive attitude, self‑motivated, and able to work well in a team.

Required skills

• ServeSafe certification.
• Operation and maintenance of industrial kitchen equipment.

What we offer

• Hourly pay $17.50‑$19.50.
• Generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k option.
• Paid professional development, education reimbursement, family and parental leave.
• Free lunch with made‑from‑scratch food.