Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Fresh Prep & Sauces

Bartolottas; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bartolotta Restaurants are seeking a Prep Cook to assist our culinary team in assembling ingredients, breads, salads, and sauces under direction of senior staff. This role supports fast-paced service and emphasizes cleanliness and safety in all tasks.

Ideal candidates bring basic kitchen basics, reliable teamwork, personal hygiene, and the ability to learn sanitation standards. You will contribute to high-quality dishes and maintain the excellent standards The Bartolotta Restaurants are

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Basic understanding of food handling, preparation, and cooking techniques.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a high-paced setting.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Maintain personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head or senior chef.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of ingredients.

Skills

Fast-paced environments

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling techniques

Team collaboration

Personal hygiene

Efficient work

Adaptability

Education

High school or vocational kitchen basics

Prior related experience preferred

Job description

The Bartolotta Restaurants are seeking a Prep Cook to assist our culinary team in assembling ingredients, breads, salads, and sauces under direction of senior staff. This role supports fast-paced service and emphasizes cleanliness and safety in all tasks.

Ideal candidates bring basic kitchen basics, reliable teamwork, personal hygiene, and the ability to learn sanitation standards. You will contribute to high-quality dishes and maintain the excellent standards The Bartolotta Restaurants are