Prep Cook - Fine Dining, High-Volume Kitchen

Makeready Llc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO exchange

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Makeready LLC’s Bar Sprezzatura in Portland, OR is seeking a Prep Cook to support chefs by preparing ingredients, maintaining organization, and ensuring quality and consistency in every dish. This full-time role is ideal for a motivated culinary professional who thrives in a high-volume, fine-dining environment, values teamwork, and stays punctual under pressure while learning and growing with the team.

You will work closely with the kitchen crew, follow recipes, maintain mise en place, and

Qualifications

• 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 cooking techniques including knifework, portioning, and preparing all mise-en-place.
• A positive, “can do” attitude.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols.
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for service.
• Maintain organization in the kitchen and mise en place.
• Ensure quality and consistency in every dish.
• Support chefs and kitchen staff during service.

Skills

Organized

Detail oriented

Punctual

Team player

Communication

Learn quickly

Can-do attitude

Food safety

Stand for long periods

Lift 40 pounds

Tools

Knife skills

Mise en place

Job description

Makeready LLC’s Bar Sprezzatura in Portland, OR is seeking a Prep Cook to support chefs by preparing ingredients, maintaining organization, and ensuring quality and consistency in every dish. This full-time role is ideal for a motivated culinary professional who thrives in a high-volume, fine-dining environment, values teamwork, and stays punctual under pressure while learning and growing with the team.

You will work closely with the kitchen crew, follow recipes, maintain mise en place, and