Prep Cook: Italian-Inspired Fine Dining Kitchen

The Mina Group; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO with exchange

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k with company match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Bar Sprezzatura, part of Makeready LLC, in Portland, seeks a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team in preparing ingredients, maintaining organization, and ensuring quality across dishes. This role is ideal for a culinary professional eager to grow in a high-volume, fine dining setting.

You will collaborate with chefs, handle mise en place, and uphold safety standards while delivering consistent, great-tasting dishes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a fine dining or high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and peers.
• Strong knowledge of knifework, portioning, and mise en place.
• Understanding of kitchen safety protocols and sanitation.
• Willingness to learn quickly and grow culinary skills.
• Positive attitude, team player, and attention to detail.
• Able to stand, walk, and move quickly for long periods.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and stock mise en place for service.
• Support chefs to ensure quality and consistency of dishes.
• Maintain clean, organized work environment and efficient station.
• Communicate clearly with team to coordinate during service.

Skills

Experience 1-3 years

Communication

Knifework

Mise en place

Food safety

Fast learner

Curiosity

Teamwork

Stand/walk extended

Able to lift 40 lbs

16+ years old

Job description

Bar Sprezzatura, part of Makeready LLC, in Portland, seeks a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team in preparing ingredients, maintaining organization, and ensuring quality across dishes. This role is ideal for a culinary professional eager to grow in a high-volume, fine dining setting.

You will collaborate with chefs, handle mise en place, and uphold safety standards while delivering consistent, great-tasting dishes in a fast-paced environment.