How to write a Prep Cook job description

Your job description is the first touchpoint between your company and your new hire. With millions of people searching for jobs on Indeed each month, a great job description can help you attract the most qualified candidates to your open position. To get you started, here are some tips for creating an effective job description.

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Prep Cook job title

A great job title typically includes a general term, level of experience and any special requirements. The general term will optimize your job title to show up in a general search for jobs of the same nature. The level of experience will help you attract the most qualified applicants by outlining the amount of responsibility and prior knowledge required. And if your position is specialized, consider including the specialization in the job title as well. But avoid using internal titles, abbreviations or acronyms to make sure people understand what your job posting is before clicking.

Examples of Prep Cook job titles

Prep Cook

Prep Cook (2+ Years’ Experience)

Banquet Prep Cook

Prep Cook (Part-Time)

Line Cook

Prep Cook job summary

A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

Example of a Prep Cook job summary

Our popular resort is looking for a Prep Cook to help out the Chef and other kitchen staff in order to meet the rising demand in our dining rooms. The Prep Cook will be responsible for taking an ongoing inventory of ingredients to ensure nothing is running low, cutting up vegetables, preparing side dishes and getting salads ready for special events and regular dining hours. If you have previous kitchen experience in a resort setting, we want to hear from you.

Prep Cook responsibilities and duties

The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and who the job reports to.

Examples of Prep Cook responsibilities

Assist in setting up for banquets, including setting tables and ensuring that table accessories are in place

Maintain the kitchen by sanitizing prep areas before and after use and making sure that all knives and critical equipment are clean

Monitor side dish ingredients and report inventory levels to the Chef or Sous Chef at regular intervals throughout the night

Work with wait staff to ensure that each order has the proper types and amounts of side dishes

Prepare dessert dishes for banquets and ensure that any special requests for banquet desserts are taken care of

Prep Cook qualifications and skills

Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

Examples of Prep Cook skills

High school diploma/GED required

2+ years’ experience in food prep

Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings

Excellent communication skills

Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment