Prep Cook

The MINA Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401k

PTO exchange

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

The MINA Group's Bar Sprezzatura in downtown Portland is seeking a Prep Cook to support a high-volume, fine dining kitchen. You will prep ingredients, maintain mise en place, and help ensure consistency across the menu.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in fine dining, strong knife skills, and a collaborative attitude. This full-time role offers growth in a polished kitchen environment along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and peers.
• Strong knowledge of food and cooking techniques and mise en place.
• Must be able to stand, move, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and maintain organization in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ensure quality and consistency in every dish.
• Support chefs and contribute to a collaborative kitchen environment.

Skills

Fine dining

Knife skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Inspired by the casual elegance of Italy, Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown Portland in the historic Heathman Hotel, Bar Sprezzatura is a bustling lunch spot by day and aperitivo and cicchetti bar at night. Whether enjoying a bustling meal, an aperitivo, or savory snacks, guests are transported to a world where timeless traditions meet the vibrant, sun-kissed charm of coastal Italy.

About the Role:

As a Prep Cook with Bar Sprezzatura, you will be an essential part of the kitchen team, supporting chefs by preparing ingredients, maintaining organization, and ensuring quality and consistency in every dish. This role is perfect for a motivated culinary professional eager to grow in a high-volume, fine dining environment.

Our Ideal candidate is:

A motivated culinary professional who is organized, detail oriented and punctual. You will be an integral part of our kitchen team with a passion for food and a positive attitude. You have excellent attention to detail, work well as part of a team, and work well under pressure. You are able to work quickly, precisely, and manage time effectively. You have a strong desire to learn and build your culinary skillset.

What you bring to the table:

• 1-3 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume kitchen
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and your peers
• Strong knowledge of food and cooking techniques including knifework, portioning, and preparing all mis-en-place
• A positive, “can do” attitude
• Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols
• Ability to learn and retain information quicklyIntellectual curiosity
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time
• At least 16 years of age
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.