Prep Cook

Big Bad Breakfast; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Big Bad Breakfast in Louisville, KY is hiring a prep cook to join our back-of-house team. You will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and assist line cooks to maintain our high standards in a fast-paced kitchen. Weekend availability required, with opportunities for growth and advancement within BBB.

A team‑oriented environment and employee meals are provided. Experience preferred but we’ll train the right person; you should be dependable, punctual, and able to lift up to 50 lbs while standing

Qualifications

• Previous prep or line cook experience preferred, but we’ll train the right person.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent quality.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and recipes according to established specifications
• Wash, chop, measure, and store ingredients properly
• Follow daily prep lists and prioritize tasks to meet service demands
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in prep areas, walk-ins, and storage spaces
• Label, date, and rotate all food products to maintain freshness and food safety
• Assist line cooks and other team members during busy service periods
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and management

Skills

Strong knife skills

Basic cooking techniques

Ability to follow recipes

Dependable and punctual

Teamwork and communication

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About Us:

BBB was founded in 2008 by James Beard award-winning and Michelin-recommended chef John Currence with a mission to elevate the most important meal of the day. It is our goal and expectation to provide the finest and highest quality food, drink and service to every guest who passes through our doors. We commit ourselves to inspire excellence in all our staff members through intentional communication, education and exceptional hospitality. We are open 7 days a week to serve lunch, brunch, cocktails and full service catering.

Position Overview:

We’re seeking a talented and reliable prep cook to join our back-of-house team! Prep Cooks play a key role in preparing and executing menu items with consistency, accuracy, and care — ensuring every plate reflects the high standards Big Bad Breakfast is known for.

Must have weekend availability.

Prep Cook Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients and recipes according to established specifications
• Wash, chop, measure, and store ingredients properly
• Follow daily prep lists and prioritize tasks to meet service demands
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in prep areas, walk‑ins, and storage spaces
• Label, date, and rotate all food products to maintain freshness and food safety
• Assist line cooks and other team members during busy service periods
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and management

Key Qualifications:

• Previous prep or line cook experience preferred, but we’ll train the right person
• Strong knife skills and understanding of basic cooking techniques
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent quality
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Why You’ll Love Working at BBB:

• Fun, fast‑paced, and supportive team culture
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within our kitchens
• Employee meals and discounts
• Competitive hourly pay