Milwaukee Burger Company - Appleton - Prep Cook

Milwaukee Burger Company; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Employee food discount

Growth opportunities

Team-first culture

Scratch kitchen excellence

Job summary

Milwaukee Burger Company in Appleton, WI is hiring Prep Cooks who take pride in doing things the right way. We’re Wisconsin to the core, with award-winning burgers, cheese curds, and scratch-made toppings.

If you’re detail-oriented, follow recipes precisely, and deliver consistent quality every day, you’ll fit right in with our team. Join a scratch kitchen known for great food, competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read and follow recipes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A passion for scratch-made food and consistency.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Food preparation experience is a plus, but we\'re happy to train the right person.
• Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients according to company recipes and specifications.
• Accurately read, follow, and execute standardized recipes.
• Measure, portion, and label products to ensure consistency.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Properly rotate and store products using food safety standards.
• Keep prep stations clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure every shift is set up for success.

Skills

Recipe reading

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Team player

Fast-paced

Job description

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This isn’t just another restaurant job. It’s a place to build something. At Milwaukee Burger Company, we’re looking for driven people who want to lead, grow, and make an impact. We believe in promoting from within, developing strong leaders, and giving our people the opportunity to take on more as we grow. Work hard, bring something to the table, and there’s plenty of room to go places with us.

Staff Positions

Looking to join us as a Server, Bartender, Host, or member of our Kitchen team? We’re always looking for hardworking, outgoing people who know how to hustle and have a good time doing it. Your next gig might just be your best one yet.

Management Positions

We take our team seriously because great restaurants don’t run themselves. Our managers set the tone, lead from the front, and are a huge part of what makes Milwaukee Burger Company stand out. We’re a family-run company that believes in working hard, having each other’s backs, and taking care of the people who take care of our guests.

Milwaukee Burger Company - Appleton - Prep Cook

Milwaukee Burger Company is Hiring Prep Cooks!

Hourly Range: $20-$24/hour

Quality Starts Before the First Ticket.
At Milwaukee Burger Company, we're more than burgers—we're Wisconsin to the core. From our award-winning burgers and famous cheese curds to our scratch-made soups, sauces, and toppings, every great meal starts with exceptional prep.
We're looking for Prep Cooks who take pride in doing things the right way. If you're detail-oriented, can follow recipes with accuracy, and believe in delivering consistent quality every single day, we want you on our team. We live by 'The Way It Should Be'—doing every job with pride, supporting one another, and never cutting corners.

What You'll Do

• Prepare fresh ingredients according to company recipes and specifications
• Accurately read, follow, and execute standardized recipes
• Measure, portion, and label products to ensure consistency
• Maintain high standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation
• Properly rotate and store products using food safety standards
• Keep prep stations clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure every shift is set up for success

What We're Looking For

• Ability to accurately read and follow recipes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A passion for scratch-made food and consistency
• Dependable with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
• Food preparation experience is a plus, but we're happy to train the right person
• Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Why Milwaukee Burger Company?

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee food discount
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Supportive, team-first culture
• Be part of a scratch kitchen known for incredible burgers, cheese curds, Bloody Marys, and Wisconsin hospitality

Ready to Join the MBC Kitchen?

If you believe quality starts with preparation and enjoy creating food the right way every time, we'd love to meet you.