Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen Support

Foodworks Hospitality Group; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodworks Hospitality Group is seeking a Prep Cook in a high-volume kitchen in Bolingbrook, IL. You will prep ingredients and assist in efficiency to ensure line cooks and chefs have what they need to execute dishes quickly and consistently.

Responsibilities include portioning, maintaining a clean workstation, receiving and storing deliveries, labeling items, and operating kitchen equipment safely to support service during busy shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook or in a similar kitchen role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients, including chopping vegetables, butchering proteins, and making sauces.
• Follow recipes and kitchen prep lists to ensure consistency.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries, ensuring proper food rotation (FIFO).
• Label and date all prepped items to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely, including slicers, mixers, and food processors.
• Support line cooks and chefs by keeping stations stocked and ready for service.
• Assist with basic cooking tasks as needed, such as blanching, roasting, and marinating.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper knife handling and allergen awareness.
• Assist with kitchen closing duties, including cleaning and organizing prep areas.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Job description

Foodworks Hospitality Group is seeking a Prep Cook in a high-volume kitchen in Bolingbrook, IL. You will prep ingredients and assist in efficiency to ensure line cooks and chefs have what they need to execute dishes quickly and consistently.

Responsibilities include portioning, maintaining a clean workstation, receiving and storing deliveries, labeling items, and operating kitchen equipment safely to support service during busy shifts.