Prep Cook | Riviera Dining Group

Rival; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Riviera Dining Group in Miami is seeking skilled prep cooks to support culinary execution in a high-volume luxury dining environment. You will prepare ingredients, assist with kitchen production, organize deliveries, and uphold quality, consistency, and cleanliness.

Work closely with the culinary team to follow recipes and presentation standards, set up prep stations, restock supplies, handle morning deliveries, and maintain strict food safety practices under leadership.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of prep cook or back-of-house kitchen experience preferred.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items according to recipes and kitchen standards.
• Set up and maintain prep stations in accordance with restaurant guidelines.
• Assist with organizing and receiving morning deliveries, ensuring proper storage and rotation.
• Support kitchen operations by restocking ingredients and supplies as needed.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications established by the leadership team.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of prep stations and kitchen areas.

Skills

Detail orientation

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Riviera Dining Group is redefining hospitality through elevated dining, vibrant nightlife, and immersive design. From the success of MILA in Miami Beach to the expansion of AVA, CASA NEOS, and CLAUDIE, RDG is building a collection of destinations that offer more than a meal — they create unforgettable experiences.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking skilled, dependable, and detail-oriented prep cooks to support culinary execution in a high-volume luxury dining environment. This role is responsible for preparing ingredients, assisting with kitchen production, organizing deliveries, and supporting the culinary team in maintaining quality, consistency, and cleanliness. Prep Cooks play an essential role in ensuring all food preparation is completed efficiently and in accordance with brand standards, recipes, and food safety procedures.

YOUR ROLE

• As a prep cook, you will prepare a variety of food items, including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and cold preparations, according to recipes and kitchen standards
• Culinary prep cooks set up and maintain prep stations in accordance with restaurant guidelines and daily production needs
• Assist with organizing and receiving morning deliveries, ensuring products are properly stored and rotated
• Support kitchen operations by restocking ingredients and supplies throughout the shift as needed are required skill as a prep cook
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications established by the culinary leadership team
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of prep stations, kitchen equipment, walk-in coolers, and storage areas
• Prep cooks demonstrate proper use, care, and maintenance of all kitchen tools and equipment
• Perform advanced prep tasks including butchering meat and fish as instructed by the Chef or Sous Chef
• Store all food items correctly and in compliance with food safety and sanitation procedures
• Work collaboratively with culinary team members while remaining calm, efficient, and organized under pressure
• Assist with additional kitchen duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager
• This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1–2 years of prep cook or back-of-house kitchen experience preferred
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this job.They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills required of employees so classified. RDG reserves the right to modify or deviate from the duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills required of employees in this job and nothing herein shall restrict RDG management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.