Prep Cook

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join our Japanese kitchen team in Doha, Qatar. This role entails preparing and organizing daily mise en place for Japanese dishes including sushi, sashimi, ramen, tempura, robatayaki, and donburi, ensuring all ingredients meet quality and portion standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and arrange daily mise en place specific to the Japanese culinary line.
• Handle washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, portioning, and preparing of vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, and assorted ingredients.
• Assist in ingredient preparation essential for Japanese specialties as outlined on the menu.
• Produce basic sauces, dressings, marinades, stocks, and broths under Chef supervision.
• Collaborate with Sushi Chefs and other departments to aid ingredient prep.
• Maintain ingredient quality by adhering to established specifications and portion controls.
• Apply proper knife skills and safely operate kitchen tools and equipment.
• Ensure all prepped items are labeled, dated, covered, and stored correctly following FIFO principles to optimize freshness and reduce waste.
• Inspect ingredient freshness regularly and promptly report any compromised items.
• Handle fresh fish, seafood, meat, vegetables, and other products according to instructions.
• Maintain temperature control throughout preparation and storage processes.
• Uphold cleanliness and sanitation of prep areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Adhere strictly to HACCP standards along with food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Manage portion control effectively to reduce waste during prep.
• Ensure ingredient readiness before service starts and support senior kitchen staff during busy times.
• Assist with receiving, verifying, and storing kitchen inventory as necessary.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate with supervisors to replenish supplies timely.
• Follow daily prep schedules and complete tasks within set timeframes.
• Contribute to opening and closing kitchen duties.
• Promote a clean, safe, and organized workplace environment.
• Assist other kitchen sections as needed and perform additional tasks assigned by supervisory chefs.

Additional Information

Location: Doha, Qatar. Employment type is full-time and on-site. The position requires adherence to strict hygiene standards and teamwork orientation to ensure efficient kitchen operations.