Prep Cook

Newport Restaurant Group; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay $17–$22

Employee Ownership

401k match

Vacation time off

Health/Dental/Vision plans

Discounts at NRG locations

Referral bonus

EAP

Holiday bonus

Wholesaler club reimbursement

Job summary

Avvio Millbury, part of Newport Restaurant Group, is hiring a Prep Cook to support a scratch kitchen. You’ll prep, portion, and organize ingredients for every service, following recipes precisely and maintaining a clean, stocked station.

We value detail, stamina, and teamwork. Prior prep experience helps, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn will take you far. Training is provided in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills and comfort following recipes and prep lists with precision.
• Ability to stand, lift, and move for extended periods (up to 25–50 lbs).
• Flexibility to work days, some nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Break down, portion, and prep ingredients to spec so the line is set up for success every service.
• Follow receipts and prep lists with precision – consistency is everything in a scratch kitchen.
• Handle knife work, batch cooking, and mise en place with care and efficiency.
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and stocked throughout your shift.
• Communicate with the culinary team to prioritize tasks and keep the kitchen moving.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Following recipes & prep lists

Attention to detail

Stamina & focus

Team collaboration

Education

No formal culinary degree required

Job description

What are you waiting for? Join our Team!

Prep Cook

Millbury, MA

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HIRING NOW FOR OUR OPENING TEAM!

New location opening early fall — training begins in September.

Great food starts before the ticket prints — and at Avvio Millbury, we’re looking for a Prep Cook who takes serious pride in the foundation that makes a scratch kitchen run. If you’re detail-oriented, love a productive prep shift, and want to work somewhere that actually invests in you, keep reading.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We believe the people who make the food should have a seat at the table. Here’s what we’re serving up:

• Competitive compensation — $17-$22 per hour!
• 35% discount you will actually want to use (food and beverages at any NRG location)
• Tenure Program – Stay and get rewarded
• Referral Bonus Program – It pays to help grow your team
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday Appreciation Bonus
• Financial & Employee Ownership:
  • Generous Company 401k match
  • Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Voluntary Benefits:
  • Telemedicine access

Depending on annual hours worked, you may also be eligible for:

• Vacation paid time off
• Medical /Dental /Vision
• Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program

WHAT YOU’LL DO

No two days are exactly the same, but here’s the heart of the role:

• Break down, portion, and prep ingredients to spec so the line is set up for success every service
• Follow receipts and prep lists with precision – consistency is everything in a scratch kitchen
• Handle knife work, batch cooking, and mise en place with care and efficiency
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and stocked throughout your shift
• Communicate with the culinary team to prioritize tasks and keep the kitchen moving

WHO YOU ARE

You don’t need a culinary degree to thrive here. You do need:

• A love of the craft – you find satisfaction in a well-prepped station and work done right
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes and specs accurately
• The stamina and focus to stay productive and organized through a full prep shift
• A collaborative attitude and a willingness to pitch in wherever the kitchen needs you
• Prior prep or kitchen experience is a plus – but a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn will take you far

QUALIFICATIONS

On paper, you bring:

• Prior kitchen or prep experience is a plus, but not required
• Basic knife skills and comfort following recipes and prep lists with precision
• Ability to stand, lift, and move for extended periods (up to 25–50 lbs)
• Flexibility to work days, some nights, and weekends

ABOUT AVVIO MILLBURY AND NEWPORT RESTAURANT GROUP

With a focus on fresh ingredients, Avvio’s menu features Italian classics, perfect for every occasion. We believe an unparalleled dining experience includes not only an exceptional meal, but also phenomenal service. At Avvio, our dedicated team members are employee-owners, meaning our commitment to our guests and to one another is unwavering. We invite you to join us and be part of our brand of Italian hospitality. Avvio is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

We’re a 100% Employee-Owned Company — which means when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you have the opportunity to become an owner. No catch. We invest in our people, and our people invest their talents right back into the business. We’re proud of the friendliest hospitality team in New England, and our common goal is simple: make people happy through great food, great locations, and great teamwork.