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Culver's

Kitchen/Prep Team Member

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$15/hr

... early shifts. * Dayside availability is required. * Restaurant prep or fast-food experience is preferred. Why You'll Love Working Here Consistent Dayside Schedule Great for those who prefer mornings ...

Friedmans - Theater District

Catering Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... our early morning kitchen operations for our catering and delivery program. This role is ... prep, inventory, and ordering as needed Uphold DOH standards and all food safety protocols ...

Horsefeather

Lead Prep Cook

Palo Alto, CA

$20 - $30/hr

Join Our Team as Lead Kitchen Prep - Support and Elevate Daily Back-of-House Operations About the ... Comfortable working early mornings and weekends. * California Food Handler's Card required. What We ...

Morty's Cafe STG

prep/morning person

Saint George, UT

$10 - $15/hr

Your responsibilities will include: - Preparing ingredients and ensuring the kitchen is ready for ... However, we're looking for someone who: - Is reliable and punctual, especially for early morning ...

Long John Silver's

Kitchen Prep

Covington, GA · On-site

$9 - $11/hr

The Kitchen Prep is the key to ensuring guest satisfaction. This is a very important position for a ... Early Access to New Menu Items The successful Customer Service Crew Member is able to: * Greet and ...

Long John Silver's

Kitchen Prep

Ronceverte, WV · On-site

$11/hr

The Kitchen Prep is the key to ensuring guest satisfaction. This is a very important position for a ... Early Access to New Menu Items The successful Customer Service Crew Member is able to: * Greet and ...

Long John Silver's

Kitchen Prep

Newnan, GA · On-site

$10 - $11/hr

The Kitchen Prep is the key to ensuring guest satisfaction. This is a very important position for a ... Early Access to New Menu Items The successful Customer Service Crew Member is able to: * Greet and ...

Long John Silver's

Kitchen Prep

Johnson City, TN · On-site

$12/hr

The Kitchen Prep is the key to ensuring guest satisfaction. This is a very important position for a ... Early Access to New Menu Items The successful Customer Service Crew Member is able to: * Greet and ...

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How much do early morning kitchen prep jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for early morning kitchen prep in the United States is $15.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an early morning kitchen prep?

Early morning kitchen prep workers are employees responsible for preparing ingredients and workstations before the main cooking shifts begin in a restaurant or food service setting. Their duties often include washing, chopping, and measuring ingredients, as well as setting up equipment and ensuring that the kitchen is clean and organized. They typically start work in the early hours of the morning to ensure everything is ready before breakfast or lunch service. This role is essential for maintaining an efficient kitchen operation and supporting chefs and cooks throughout the day.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an early morning kitchen prep?

To excel as an Early Morning Kitchen Prep, candidates typically need basic food handling skills, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food safety certifications (like ServSafe), and inventory tracking systems are commonly required. Reliability, time management, and the ability to work efficiently under time constraints are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure food is prepared safely and efficiently, supporting smooth kitchen operations and consistent meal quality during busy service hours.

What are some common challenges faced by early morning kitchen prep staff, and how can they be addressed?

Early Morning Kitchen Prep staff often face challenges such as working in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and consistency in food preparation. Adjusting to early shift hours can also be demanding, but establishing a consistent sleep schedule and preparing for the day ahead can help. Additionally, effective communication with team members is crucial to keep operations running smoothly and to address any issues that arise quickly. Developing strong organizational skills and maintaining a positive attitude are key to overcoming these challenges and contributing to the kitchen's overall success.

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Infographic showing various Early Morning Kitchen Prep job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,628 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Lead Kitchen Prep - AM (Seasonal)

Edgartown, MA • On-site

Morning Glory Farm Inc
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$18 - $20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Category
Kitchen
Description
Title: Lead Kitchen Prep - AM (Seasonal)
Dept: Kitchen
Hours: Full and part-time time, including weekends. Shifts range is 6:00am - 6:00pm
Report to:Sous Chef
Wage: This position pays $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on experience.
Morning Glory Farm offers a wide assortment of fresh-packed salads, side dishes, entrees and soups that are prepared daily in our kitchen. We pride ourselves on using our own produce and other local ingredients in season to create outstanding food. During the season, our Farmstand is stocked with freshly prepared entrees, soups, and side dishes, salads made with freshly-picked greens and many other vegetables from our own fields, along with the finest non-GMO and organic ingredients, housemade croutons and dressings we can find to accompany them. We also press our own farm grown, fresh produce into refreshing and revitalizing smoothies and fresh juices.
The Lead Kitchen Prep position is a multi-function position responsible for assisting the Sous Chef with preparing ingredients for our popular entrees and other kitchen prepared items
In our daily work, we:
  • Measure, prepare and assemble ingredients: including washing, peeling, and cutting fruits and vegetables, cutting and seasoning meats, and mixing ingredients for dishes.
  • Labeling products with expiration dates, displaying the highest quality preparation and presentation of food items to our customers, while maintaining food safety standards.
  • Follow recipes and presentation specifications and is able to prepare a variety of food with different methods of preparation and using a variety of tools and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate food inventories and restocks items as needed throughout the shift.
  • Follow all company policies for dating, wrapping, rotating and storing of food products.
  • Responsible for the set-up, cleanliness/sanitation, and organization of the food prep area, cheese room and/or kitchen before, during, and after every shift.

Position Requirements
Our ideal candidate:
  • Must know how to properly and safely operate commercial equipment including scales and packaging machinery (must be 18 and trained in order to use certain equipment).
  • Commercial kitchen experience a plus, but not a requirement.
  • Knowledgeable about basic food handling skills as well as simple mathematical calculations (reading scale).
  • Presents self in a highly professional manner to customers and co-workers
  • May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Applicants must be flexible, adaptable and able to work weekends.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time and/or Part-Time
Wage
This position pays $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on experience.
Position
Lead Kitchen Prep - AM (Seasonal)
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
About the Organization
Morning Glory Farm, started in 1975 by James and Deborah Athearn, grows about 65 acres of vegetables and small fruits on the island of Martha's Vineyard.
Small successive plantings of a wide variety of crops supply the Farmstand from May through December.
Crops include sweet corn, lettuce, carrots, beets, tomatoes, melons, potatoes, beans, squash, pumpkins, and more. Our herb garden supplies a full assortment of culinary herbs. We also raise four acres of cut flowers, and small plantings of strawberries, grapes, peaches, and beach plums.
We keep beef cows on pasture in Chilmark for which we harvest 45 acres of hay and we also produce eggs, pork and fresh, pasture-raised chickens to sell in the Farmstand. Twenty-three acres of our vegetable fields are farmed using natural practices and only OMRI certified fertilizers and pesticides. We manage the rest of our land with a minimum of pesticides and with attention to the long-term health of the soil.
The farm name grew from the vision of the sun rising over lush, green fields, cows with udders full of milk ambling past bountiful gardens and hedgerows lively with honeybees: true wealth of nature's glory.
Each year we meet a new crew of farmers, bakers, cooks, and Farmstand staff who become part of the farm family. The farm has benefited from a variety of wonderful people who have endowed Morning Glory with their own special contributions.
This position is currently accepting applications.

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