Prep Cook

The Mina Group; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO with exchange

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k with company match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Bar Sprezzatura, part of Makeready LLC, in Portland, seeks a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team in preparing ingredients, maintaining organization, and ensuring quality across dishes. This role is ideal for a culinary professional eager to grow in a high-volume, fine dining setting.

You will collaborate with chefs, handle mise en place, and uphold safety standards while delivering consistent, great-tasting dishes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a fine dining or high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and peers.
• Strong knowledge of knifework, portioning, and mise en place.
• Understanding of kitchen safety protocols and sanitation.
• Willingness to learn quickly and grow culinary skills.
• Positive attitude, team player, and attention to detail.
• Able to stand, walk, and move quickly for long periods.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and stock mise en place for service.
• Support chefs to ensure quality and consistency of dishes.
• Maintain clean, organized work environment and efficient station.
• Communicate clearly with team to coordinate during service.

Skills

Experience 1-3 years

Communication

Knifework

Mise en place

Food safety

Fast learner

Curiosity

Teamwork

Stand/walk extended

Able to lift 40 lbs

16+ years old

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 quickly

• Intellectual 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.