Ali Baba House of Kabob is looking for a dependable and motivated Prep / Line Cook to join our kitchen team. This is a versatile, hands-on position for someone who is willing to learn different areas of a traditional Persian and Middle Eastern kitchen. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a kitchen environment and is open to being cross-trained. Responsibilities will vary depending on experience, ability, and where the employee performs best. New team members may work in several areas before being placed into a more permanent kitchen role. Responsibilities Assist with daily food preparation and line cooking Clean, trim, portion, and prepare meats for cooking Grind and prepare meat for kabobs and other menu items Assist with seasoning, mixing, portioning, and organizing meat preparations Prepare vegetables, sauces, marinades, rice, and other ingredients Assist with grilling and cooking menu items as trained Learn the preparation of traditional Persian dishes and kitchen techniques Follow recipes, portion standards, and preparation procedures Maintain proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and organization Keep prep areas, equipment, refrigerators, and kitchen stations clean and sanitary Wash and sanitize utensils, equipment, cutting boards, and work surfaces Assist with general kitchen cleaning and closing duties Restock ingredients and supplies as needed Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures Help other kitchen team members during busy service periods Perform other kitchen duties as needed What We're Looking For Previous restaurant or kitchen experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person Experience working with raw meat, meat preparation, grilling, or food prep is a plus Interest in learning Persian and Middle Eastern cooking Comfortable performing different kitchen duties rather than working at only one station Reliable, punctual, and able to work well with a team Able to follow instructions and recipes carefully Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety Able to stand for extended periods and perform normal kitchen lifting, bending, and carrying Cross-Training & Growth This is a cross-trained kitchen position . During the training period, employees may rotate through meat preparation, prep cooking, line cooking, grilling, cleaning, and traditional Persian food preparation. We will evaluate each employee's strengths and may place them in the area where they perform best. Someone who begins primarily in prep, for example, may eventually specialize in grilling, kabob preparation, Persian cooking, or another kitchen position.

Pay:

$14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person