Milwaukee Burger Company - Appleton - Prep Cook

Lincoln Hospitality Group; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee food discount

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Milwaukee Burger Company in Appleton, WI is hiring a Prep Cook to join our scratch kitchen. You'll prepare fresh ingredients according to our recipes, read and follow standards, and help ensure top quality and presentation for every plate.

We value detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic. This role offers morning/evening shifts, weekends and holidays, competitive hourly pay with growth opportunities and an employee discount.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience preparing food in a kitchen is preferred but training available.

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

Food prep experience

Fast-paced work

Dependable

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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
• 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.