Daytime Prep Cook — Chef-Driven Kitchen, Pastas & Sauces

Il Migliore Restaurant; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Il Migliore Restaurant in Boca Raton is seeking a meticulous prep cook to join a chef-driven kitchen with daytime hours. The role supports sauces, stocks, pastas, and proteins, with attention to precision and safety.

You will handle prep lists, scale recipes, and assist with fresh pasta, while maintaining clean workspaces and following standardized procedures. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of prep or line experience in a scratch kitchen.
• Florida food handler certificate or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work weekends.
• Strong knife skills and ability to follow recipes precisely.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily prep lists accurately and on time, following standardized recipes and yields.
• Prepare sauces, stocks, braises, dressings, vegetables and proteins.
• Assist with fresh pasta production, doughs and filled pastas as trained.
• Butcher, portion and label proteins to spec.
• Receive deliveries, check quality and quantity against invoices, and store product correctly.
• Label, date and rotate all product (first in, first out) and track waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized prep area and walk-in coolers.

Skills

Prep/Line experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Recipes accuracy

Education

Florida food handler certificate

Job description

Il Migliore Restaurant in Boca Raton is seeking a meticulous prep cook to join a chef-driven kitchen with daytime hours. The role supports sauces, stocks, pastas, and proteins, with attention to precision and safety.

You will handle prep lists, scale recipes, and assist with fresh pasta, while maintaining clean workspaces and following standardized procedures. Weekend availability is required.