Prep Cook

Tell me about a time you followed a recipe exactly even when you thought there was a better way.

What they are checking: Whether they respect established recipes and standards and raise ideas the right way.

Tell me about a time a kitchen got really busy. How did you help the team?

What they are checking: Whether they step up and pitch in, which the posting calls out as part of the team culture.

Walk me through how you'd prep for a morning shift when you walk in and see the prep list.

What they are checking: Whether they can organize tasks by priority so the line has what it needs before service.

A cook asks you to help with a sauce you've never made. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask questions and follow the recipe carefully rather than guess.

Are you looking for full-time or part-time hours, and what days are you available?

What they are checking: Whether their availability fits the schedule the kitchen needs to fill.

You notice an ingredient looks or smells off. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they pull it and tell the lead instead of using it to save time.

What knife cuts are you comfortable with, and how do you stay safe working fast?

What they are checking: Their basic knife skills and safety habits, which are the core of prep work.

How do you label and store prepped ingredients?

What they are checking: Whether they date, cover and rotate food properly, which keeps food safe and reduces waste.

How do you keep raw meat from contaminating other foods during prep?

What they are checking: Their understanding of cross-contamination, which protects member health.

How do you keep your station clean while you work?

What they are checking: Whether they clean as they go, which keeps the kitchen safe and sanitary.