Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen with Flexible Scheduling

Max Hospitality; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Discount on Meals

Flexible Scheduling

Growth Opportunities

401(k) with Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Sick Time

Referral Program

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Pet Insurance

Career Development

Job summary

Max Burger, located in West Hartford, CT, is seeking a skilled Prep Cook with strong culinary skills to join our fast-paced kitchen team. If you have prep experience, knife skills, and a passion for high-quality food, we’d love to meet you!

Join a casual dining environment where teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail are valued. Max Hospitality offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities within the group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Prep Cook (1–2 years strongly preferred).
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen, burgers or casual dining is a plus.
• Familiar with high-volume, scratch kitchens and attention to detail.
• Ability to work all stations, including grill, sauté, and prep.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operation of the kitchen.
• Assist in the proper storing of all goods and inventory.
• Knowledge of knife skills, food items and food safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment at all times to ensure that kitchen equipment and stations are in good working order
• Follow recipes and plating specifications to ensure consistency and quality
• Assist with daily prep tasks, including chopping, butchering, and sauce preparation
• Rotate and store ingredients properly to maintain freshness and minimize waste
• Work closely with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and fellow cooks to ensure smooth service
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative kitchen environment focused on teamwork and growth

Skills

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Food safety

Nights/weekends availability

Plating standards

Follow recipes

Job description

Max Burger, located in West Hartford, CT, is seeking a skilled Prep Cook with strong culinary skills to join our fast-paced kitchen team. If you have prep experience, knife skills, and a passion for high-quality food, we’d love to meet you!

Join a casual dining environment where teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail are valued. Max Hospitality offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities within the group.