Prep Cook

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining/Carryout Discount

Wine Discount & Events

Monthly Wine Tastings

Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Flexible Schedules

Wellness & Mental Health Support

Career Growth

Rewards & Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Cooper's Hawk Winery and LYFE Kitchen are hiring a Prep Cook to prepare, cook, and assemble menu items that align with wellness-forward standards. Team members receive extensive dining and wine discounts, health benefits, and growth opportunities.

The position emphasizes maintaining food safety, supporting service peaks, and collaborating with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Food safety and sanitation awareness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and assemble menu items according to LYFE Kitchen standards.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and organization at all times.
• Support opening, peak service and closing duties.
• Communicate effectively with FOH and BOH teams.

Job description

Compensation: $15-$19/hr

LYFE Kitchen – How We Do It

At LYFE Kitchen, we create food that is incredibly craveable, supports wellness, and fits seamlessly into everyday life. Through intentional choices, smart substitutions, innovative cooking methods, and modern technology, we believe you can live a life rooted in wellness and L Y F E everyday.

The Prep Cook role is responsible for preparing fresh, flavorful, wellness-forward food that reflects LYFE Kitchen’s commitment to uncompromising hospitality, quality and care.

What You Will Get

• As a part of Cooper’s Hawk, LYFE Kitchen Team Members get Amazing Perks across!
• 50 percent Dining and Carryout Discount at all Brands
• 40 percent Retail Wine Discount & 20 percent Discount on Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Wine Tastings for Two
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedules
• Wellness and Mental Health Support
• Career Growth
• Team Member Rewards and Referral Bonuses

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and assemble menu items according to LYFE Kitchen standards
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and organization at all times
• Support opening, peak service and closing duties
• Communicate effectively with FOH and BOH teams

Core Expectations

• Hospitality: Support the guest experience through cleanliness, quality, and reliability
• Sense of Urgency: Maintain pace with service demands while staying focused and accurate
• Health & Wellness: Uphold strict sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness standards
• Teamwork: Provide dependable support to all team members and contribute to a positive culture

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen or dining environment
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions
• Food service certified within 30 days of hire
• Minimum age requirement of 17 years old

LYFE Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. LYFE Kitchen provides reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process. LYFE Kitchen reviews several factors when establishing compensation, including role responsibilities, experience, skills, and market conditions.

About Us

Cooper's Hawk features a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail for entertaining and a full-service restaurant, bar and private event space, offering a modern-yet-casual dining experience. Each scratch-kitchen menu item is designed to pair with our wines. Speaking of wine...the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club is perhaps the largest in the world, offering not only top-notch award-winning wines but also exclusive Wine Club membership benefits, including curated dining and travel experiences. Since 2005, we've brought the Napa Valley experience to our guests and Wine Club members, and now, with Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk, we’re bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to them as well. Together, we’re creating a lifestyle brand like no other.