Prep Cook

Avli Restaurant; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative Greek restaurant in Milwaukee is seeking a full-time lead prep cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and experience in preparing a variety of cuisines, including seafood and proteins. Responsibilities include preparing food for the daily menu, following recipes, and maintaining a clean work environment. Must be flexible with hours, including nights and weekends. Join us to embody the philosophies of hospitality, joy, and passion through culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and be punctual.
• Experience in preparing various cuisines required.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items for daily menu efficiently and safely.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications precisely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Experience prepping a wide variety of cuisines

Experience cooking seafood and proteins

Desire to learn culinary techniques

Maintain high culinary standards

Job description

Job Details

Avli is looking for a full-time lead prep cook.

Summary

Avli Restaurants are creative Greek, where tradition meets contemporary elegance and guests experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Kefi (joy), and Meraki (passion).

We welcome you in to live and enjoy life through our classic and contemporary Greek dishes, lively beverage program, and an ambiance that reflects life in Greece.

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Positive attitude
• Punctuality
• Experience prepping a wide variety of cuisines
• Experience cooking seafood and proteins
• Desire to learn culinary techniquesMaintain high culinary standard
• Daily set and prepare a wide variety of prep lists

Job Duties:

• Prepare all food items for the daily menu of an events team offering a variety of cuisines in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Ability to read and interpret prep lists and prepare to required quantities
• Responsible for the correct food preparation of each recipe
• Receive and store product on a daily basis including meat, seafood, produce, dry goods, and beverages
• Clean and maintain prep area in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Job Schedule:

Must be available to work various hours, days, and shifts, including nights and weekends. Primarily a daytime shift.