Prep Cook - Hiring Immediately

Prep Cook

$17-23 / hr Health & Wellness Benefits (FTE), Retirement Benefits (FTE), Paid Time Off (FTE), Discounted Staff Meals on Shift

JOB TITLE : Prep Cook / Production Cook

STATUS : Regular, Exempt

DEPARTMENT : Culinary

SUPERVISOR : Chef de Cuisine

We Lead With Intention

Pearl & Law Hospitality, founded by Biplaw Rai and Nyacko Pearl Perry, is the home of Comfort Kitchen—recognized as Best New Restaurant by both Boston Magazine and The Boston Globe, named one of the Top 50 Restaurants in America by The New York Times, and nominated for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation.

Our restaurants are rooted in creating deeply intentional dining experiences that bring people home to themselves and to one another. We honor the roots, stories, and daily life that shape our food, our team, and our spaces.

SUMMARY

The Prep Cook / Production Cook supports the foundation of Ama’s culinary operations through precise, consistent, and high-volume food preparation. This role is responsible for daily mise en place, bulk production, kitchen organization, and support during service as needed.

Prep Cooks ensure the kitchen runs smoothly by keeping stations stocked, maintaining prep lists, and executing recipes to standard. They report to the Sous Chefs and Chef de Cuisine and are expected to uphold strict standards of safety, sanitation, quality, and consistency in all production tasks.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that reinforce the culture, values, and mission of Ama at The Atlas.
• Ensure the kitchen is prepared, organized, and service-ready through disciplined execution of prep lists and production tasks.
• Perform all responsibilities with efficiency, respect, professionalism, patience, and initiative.
• Carry out the culinary philosophy of the owners and Culinary Director with close attention to detail and consistency.
• Represent Ama professionally through effective communication and collaboration with staff, vendors, and partners.
• Contribute to a kitchen culture that prioritizes respect, equity, growth, and learning.
• Work closely with the culinary leadership team to uphold Ama’s standards for excellence in food and hospitality.
• Offer positive, solutions-oriented feedback when appropriate.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly Rate

$17.00 – $23.00 per hour, paid in accordance with the payroll schedule.

Health & Wellness

Pearl & Law Hospitality covers 75% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.

Paid Time Off

One (1) week (40 hours) of paid sick time per year.

Additional Benefits

COMMENTS

This description outlines the core responsibilities of the Prep Cook / Production Cook role but is not exhaustive. Duties may shift based on the evolving needs of Ama and its leadership team. Regular attendance and scheduling flexibility—including nights, weekends, and holidays—are essential.