Line/Prep Cook

Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream is seeking a Line Cook / Prep Cook in Eugene, Oregon to execute daily prep, support service, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen during operating hours.

You will lead batch recipe items, ensure sanitation and food safety, and communicate needs to the kitchen team. The role reports to the Kitchen Lead and requires 1–3 years of prep cook experience, ability to lift 80 lbs, and standing up to 8 hours.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years prep cook experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Stand for up to 8 hours.
• Strong attention to recipe procedures and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Fill out and perform daily kitchen opening duties checklist.
• Execute batch recipe prep items accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain station readiness and smooth kitchen flow.
• Communicate low stock alerts to management and cooks.
• Monitor waste and mitigate loss.
• Ensure items in walk-in are stored, labeled, and dated.

Skills

Prep cooking

Food safety

Time management

Open kitchen

Job description

The Line Cook / Prep Cook’s main objective is to take point on executing all required procedures for daily food prep while also supporting service execution during operating hours. This role is responsible for setting up and breaking down the kitchen, keeping the kitchen and walk-in organized throughout the day, running point on batch recipe items, and communicating needs to management and cooks.

This position requires a commitment to excellence in every recipe being produced, strong time management, and a consistently positive attitude. The Line Cook / Prep Cook will ensure proper creation, storage, and execution of all menu items while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and safety.

This position reports to the Kitchen Lead.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Fill out & perform daily kitchen opening duties checklist
• Ensure the entire required prep list is executed daily
• Execute batch recipe prep items accurately and efficiently
• Maintain station readiness and ensure smooth kitchen flow
• Communicate low stock alerts to management and cooks
• Monitor waste and mitigate loss
• Ensure all items in walk-in/reach-in are stored, labeled, and dated properly
• Manage putting away and organizing incoming orders
• Arrive at work ready to work by time of shift start
• Ensure recipe integrity is being upheld
• Ensure food appearance meets standards
• Ensure performance meets standards
• Keep kitchen visually presentable throughout the day
• Take lead in kitchen team’s adherence to sanitation & food safety regulations
• Maintain a safe and respectful work environment
• Fill out & perform daily kitchen closing duties checklist
• Keep kitchen clean and tidy due to open concept kitchen & visibility by customers
• Must be comfortable working in an open concept kitchen
• Maintain professional personal hygiene and appearance due to visibility by customers

Skills & Experience:

Ability to lift 80 pounds

Ability to stand for up to 8 hours

Vision for the prep execution flow, to ensure completion of all required tasks

Strong attention to recipe procedure & food safety procedures

1-3 year prep cook experience required

Compensation:

$16-$18/hr BOE, + a percentage of the tip pool