Airport Prep Cook - Fast-Paced, High-Volume Kitchen

Olive and Finch; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

PTO & Sick Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/IRA

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Olive & Finch Collective is seeking a Prep Cook for its Denver International Airport (DEN) locations. The role focuses on setting up a high-volume operation, executing chef-driven recipes with precision, and maintaining strict quality/portion controls.

You will manage inventory to reduce waste and ensure ingredients meet brand standards before reaching the line. The position requires airport badge eligibility, prior prep or line cook experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Airport badge via federal background screening
• Previous prep cook/line cook experience required
• Strong knife skills and ability to read recipes
• Able to work in a high-energy, fast-paced setting while multitasking
• Flexible schedule including weekends/evenings/holidays to align with airport schedules

Responsibilities

• Execute recipes and ensure quality control across prep items
• Monitor waste, track inventory, and maintain FIFO rotation
• Keep prep station clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation standards
• Communicate effectively with kitchen leadership to ensure shift readiness

Skills

Airport badging

Prep cook experience

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Job description

Olive & Finch Collective is seeking a Prep Cook for its Denver International Airport (DEN) locations. The role focuses on setting up a high-volume operation, executing chef-driven recipes with precision, and maintaining strict quality/portion controls.

You will manage inventory to reduce waste and ensure ingredients meet brand standards before reaching the line. The position requires airport badge eligibility, prior prep or line cook experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work in a