At Sprout, we are passionate about craft local food, coffee, sustainability, and grounded in care and respect. With a primary mission to impact the overall excellence of Sprout and its ability to deliver the highest quality of food and customer service.

As a Prep Cook You Will:

• Be able to conduct oneself in a high paced kitchen environment.
• Prepare craft food.
• Follow and adhere to a strict recipe guidelines.
• Ability to problem solve on the fly.

Specific Job Accountabilities

Collaborates with Executive Chef to direct food preparation

Produces high-quality product considering both design, taste and suitability.

• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.
• Obsessed with the details! 
• Sample Sprout food and beverages regularly to ensure quality, uphold our standards, and develop your palate while educating yourself about our ingredients and their story.
• Assist with any required job activity of business, as may be needed, to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and in accordance with Sprout’s overall service philosophy. ‘On the fly...’
• Be passionate about the planet and help us achieve our company-wide sustainability goals.
• Uphold and follow all health, food safety, and safety guidelines.
• Promote a safe and respectful working environment.

Compensation:

Average Earnings: $16-22/hr

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Retirement / Savings Plans

Free Sprout food on shift.

Discounts on any Sprout offerings and merchandise

Flexible work schedules

Requirements:

• A flexible schedule and are available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Experience in large batch cooking
• Existing Food Handler’s Certification required for tMaryland, or will obtain it within 30 days post-hire 
• Teamwork is a must!
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. You’re on your feet the majority of the day.
• Ability to lift, push/pull, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds
• As needed climb ladders, stairs, ramps and uneven floor and/or surfaces
• 18+ years of age