Prep Cook - BOH
Why This Role Matters
The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients, maintaining kitchen organization, and supporting daily food production in alignment with Trapper's Sushi standards. This role plays a key part in ensuring product quality, food safety, and efficient kitchen operations while contributing to a clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment.
What You'll Do
- Prepare ingredients—including vegetables, proteins, sauces, and sushi components—according to standardized recipes and production lists
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality in all prep work to support smooth service periods
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of prep stations, storage areas, equipment, and tools
- Follow all food safety guidelines, including proper storage, labeling, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention
- Restock and rotate ingredients to maintain freshness and minimize waste
- Set up and break down prep areas, ensuring all equipment is cleaned and stored properly at the end of each shift
- Assist cooks, sushi chefs, and kitchen team members as needed to support overall kitchen operations
- Communicate supply shortages, equipment issues, or safety concerns to leadership promptly
- Demonstrate and uphold all TRAPCHK core values of teamwork, respect, accountability, professionalism, communication, honesty, and kindness
What's In It For You
- Competitive pay ($18.25/hr. – $20.75/hr. DOE)
- Medical insurance – 80% employer paid after 60 days (with qualifying hours)
- 401(k) with company match (eligible after 1 year of service)
- Voluntary dental and vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid sick leave (per WA state/local laws)
- Employee meal discounts
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing restaurant group
- Supportive, team-oriented culture.