Prep Cook

Prep Cook - Bajo | Hambre Hospitality

Hambre Hospitality creates restaurants where ambitious food, design, and culture come together.

Our first restaurant, Bajo , is a Spanish-Japanese restaurant and listening bar opening this fall in Blagden Alley, Washington, DC.

We are looking for a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Prep Cook to join the opening team at Bajo.

The Role

Our cuisine explores the intersection of Spanish culinary traditions and Japanese techniques, with a focus on quality ingredients, seasonality, and precise execution.

The Prep Cook plays an essential role in the daily kitchen operation, ensuring ingredients are properly prepared, organized, and ready for service.
Responsibilities include:

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and instructions from the culinary leadership team

• Wash, peel, cut, portion, and store ingredients properly

• Prepare stocks, sauces, dressings, and other components as assigned

• Maintain consistent quality, portion control, and attention to detail

• Label, date, and rotate products according to food safety standards

• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked workstations

• Assist with deliveries, inventory, and proper product storage

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures

• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and support daily service needs

We are looking for cooks with:

• Previous prep cook or professional kitchen experience preferred

• Basic knife skills and understanding of food preparation techniques

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen

• Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and teamwork

• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills

Bajo is a Spanish-Japanese restaurant and listening bar in Washington, DC's Blagden Alley, bringing together inventive cuisine, thoughtful hospitality, and a distinctive approach to music and design.

Our culinary approach draws on Spanish and Japanese traditions, emphasizing bold flavors, refined technique, and a balance of creativity and simplicity.

As part of the opening team, the Prep Cook will contribute to establishing the kitchen's standards and ensuring consistent quality and execution from day one.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay: $20–$25, commensurate with experience

• Health benefits

• Paid time off, subject to company policy

• Training and opportunities for professional development

• A collaborative working environment with an experienced culinary leadership team

• Opportunities for growth within Hambre Hospitality