Prep Cook

VIG Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

VIG Milwaukee is seeking a prep cook to join our kitchen team. You will follow standardized recipes, prepare ingredients, and assist with cooking tasks to support service during all shifts.

You must read and follow English recipes, work well in a busy environment, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety. This role requires physical stamina and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Prep Cook or similar kitchen role required.
• Ability to read and follow English recipes and prep lists precisely.
• Demonstrated multitasking ability in a busy kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety rules and sanitation practices.
• Physical stamina to stand, move, and lift for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items and ingredients per prescribed recipes and requests.
• Label and stock ingredients, products, and supplies for easy access.
• Follow portioning controls and par levels to maintain quality and waste control.
• Operate kitchen tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keep the kitchen organized, clean, and sanitary throughout the shift.
• Communicate with team and kitchen manager about needs and issues.
• Follow all rules and policies in the Employee Handbook.

Skills

Team player

English communication

Reading recipes

Multi-tasking

Food safety

Physical stamina

Job description

Description

• Be able to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends
• Get along with others and be a team player
• Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
• Label and stock all ingredients, materials, prepared products so they are organized and easily accessible
• Prepare a variety of food items and ingredients by washing and chopping vegetable, cutting proteins, etc. according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards
• Read and use a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Use standard recipes for preparation and portioning of all products, portion/measure accurately food products prior to cooking/preparation according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as sautéing, reducing sauces, boiling, roasting, baking, etc. using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, ranges, mixers, food processors, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Be proficient in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and tools, taking out trash, replacing clean dishes to their storage locations, cleaning floors, participating in cleaning projects
• Ensure all utensils, tools, and equipment are stored properly
• Inform kitchen manager of low ingredient levels, food quality issues, food delays, and/or tool/equipment malfunctions
• Comply with nutrition, sanitation, and allergen guidelines and procedures including handwashing
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures, and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other kitchen duties assigned as needed
• Attends all scheduled employee meeting and brings suggestions for improvement

Requirements

• Proven experience as Prep Cook
• Communicate in English in order to comprehend and perform/follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to read English in order to execute standard recipes and prep lists accurately
• Perform more than one task at a time, calmly and effectively in and busy and stressful work environment.
• Think proactively about upcoming tasks to improve efficiency and consolidate movements.
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop as well as lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Knowledge of volume/weight measures, measuring tools, and the utilization of those tools to accurately follow recipes
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Be able to stand and walk with a fast pace for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven, and slick surfaces
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• Healthy physical condition and endurance along with commonly accepted hygiene and grooming habits