Prep Cook

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

Excellence at Il Migliore begins long before service. Our prep cooks build the foundation of the menu (sauces, stocks, braises, doughs and hand-crafted pastas) from artisanal ingredients, responsibly sourced seafood and premium meats. Ideal for a meticulous cook who wants daytime hours in a chef-driven kitchen.

Il Migliore is a premier Italian dining destination in the heart of Boca Raton. We practice cucina italiana contemporanea: Italy’s regional culinary traditions, expressed through original recipes, innovative technique and chef-driven artistry, with an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our kitchen is built on artisanal ingredients, hand-crafted pastas, responsibly sourced seafood and premium meats. Our cellar holds iconic Italian producers, rare vintages and exceptional bottlings from around the world. From the dining room to our private dining spaces, we are committed to hospitality of the highest order, and to being recognized among the finest Italian restaurants in the region: culinarily, culturally and operationally.

• Pay: $20 per hour
• Reports to: Executive Chef / Sous Chef

What you’ll do

• 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

What we’re looking for

• 1+ year of prep or line experience in a scratch kitchen
• Strong knife skills and ability to follow recipes precisely
• Efficient, organized work habits and attention to food safety
• Fresh pasta or Italian kitchen experience a plus
• Florida food handler certificate, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Reliable, punctual and able to work weekends

Physical requirements

Stand for full shifts, work with knives and kitchen equipment, work in walk-in coolers, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Why join our opening team

Few restaurants at this level open in South Florida. You will work in a chef-driven kitchen and dining room, learn a world-class wine program, and help define our standards from the first night. We invest in people who take pride in precision, grace under pressure and continuous improvement.

Il Migliore is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Employment is contingent on verification of eligibility to work in the United States.