Prep Cook: Precision Prep for Memorable Dishes

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Early Pay Access

Wine/Culinary Education

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking Prep Cooks who bring heart to every recipe and precision to every task. You will prepare fresh ingredients, follow recipes with accuracy, and set up your station to keep the kitchen running smoothly through busy shifts.

We offer medical, dental, vision, and telehealth benefits, a 401k with company match, paid time off, flexible schedules, early pay, and ongoing wine and culinary education.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Previous prep or line cook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and follow recipes with accuracy.
• Set up and organize your station to stay efficient through every shift.
• Maintain high quality standards in prep and execution.
• Keep your work area clean, stocked, and safe while handling ingredients with care.
• Communicate with teammates and managers to ensure a smooth kitchen flow.
• Wash, peel, slice, and mix vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, and garnishes.
• Prepare hot and cold sauces.
• Carve and slice meats and cheeses.
• Portion food for service.
• Follow daily systems and procedures to stay organized and on track.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food preparation

Station setup

Team communication

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking Prep Cooks who bring heart to every recipe and precision to every task. You will prepare fresh ingredients, follow recipes with accuracy, and set up your station to keep the kitchen running smoothly through busy shifts.

We offer medical, dental, vision, and telehealth benefits, a 401k with company match, paid time off, flexible schedules, early pay, and ongoing wine and culinary education.