Prep Kitchen Cook

Ian's Pizza Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & retirement

Flexible schedules

Free meals

Referral bonus

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Ian's Pizza Madison is seeking Prep Kitchen Cooks for high-volume production at our Madison, WI commissary kitchen. Earn $16.00–$18.00 per hour, with opportunities for both part-time and full-time schedules.

Roles involve preparing sauces, dressings, meats and vegetables, with emphasis on accuracy, labeling and food safety. Ideal candidates are 18+ with reliable transportation, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfortable working around allergens in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Comfortable working with allergens (gluten, dairy, eggs, etc.).
• Reliable transportation to start times.
• Familiarity with ovens, knives, and kitchen tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sauces, dressings, meats and vegetables for multiple restaurant locations.
• Ensure accurate packaging and labeling for high-volume prep.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow safety protocols.
• Assist with washing and chopping ingredients as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced, loud environment and stay focused.

Skills

Standing long hours

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Allergen awareness

Reliable transportation

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Job description

$16-$18/hour to join the behind-the-scenes magic at our Commissary Kitchen in Madison, WI!

The Commissary Kitchen, or Food Lab, is a high-volume food production facility on Madison's east side that serves all of our Wisconsin restaurant locations. We're hiring part-time and full-time Prep Kitchen Cooks to join the team ASAP!

Why You'll Love Working Here

Whether you dream of growth and development, are trying out new careers, or just seeing where life takes you, Ian's is the place to be!

• $16/hour starting with $2/hour additional for afternoon shifts and Saturday shifts.
• Amazing health insurance benefits with $0 deductibles and low out of pocket maximums.
• PTO, sick leave, and retirement benefits with up to 3% match for all.
• Flexible schedules and free shift meals.
• $250 when your referral joins our team.
• Join an inclusive, supportive crew committed to the Big Five - Dependability, Awareness, Connection, Generosity, and Effort.

About The Role

Working at the Prep Kitchen, you'll prepare sauces, dressings, meats, and vegetables for our restaurant locations while ensuring accurate packaging and labeling. We have a high standard for cleanliness and quality, so you'll need to follow instructions and protocols carefully.

This is a high-volume prep kitchen - be ready to do things like wash and chop boxes or lettuce for hours! It's a physical job that requires attention to detail and focus. The team will support you and add some fun along the way. We pinky promise!

• Able to stand, walk, be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 30lbs regularly and 50lbs on occasion.
• Able to tolerate touching and being around allergens such as gluten, dairy, eggs, etc.
• Comfortable using ovens, knives, kitchen tools, and other equipment.
• Comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures.
• Comfortable working and communicating in loud, fast-paced working environments.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for early start times.
• Must be 18+ years old to apply.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (IDs required at Orientation).

Prep Kitchen Cook Scheduling

The Commissary Kitchen operates Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 6AM - 8PM and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays from 6AM - 2PM.

Ideal prep candidates will be available to work 1-2 afternoon shifts per week (12PM - 8PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) and 2 Saturday shifts per month (6AM - 2PM).

Part and Full Time positions are available!

Join a prep kitchen crew where you can be yourself and the pizza party never ends!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see the Ian's vibe in action.

We're located at 802 Walsh Road, Madison, WI, 53714.

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour