Prep Cook

Chef Art Smith's Reunion
Chicago, IL

We are looking for a hard-working prep cook to be responsible for setting up workstations in the kitchen and preparing ingredients for the cooking process. The prep cook is required to perform basic cooking duties, monitor stock levels, and take on culinary tasks as they arise.

To be a successful prep cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. A top-notch prep cook should be able to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
Prep Cook Responsibilities:

  • Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
  • Following prep lists created by chefs.
  • Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
  • Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads.
  • Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
  • Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
  • Distributing plates to wait staff to be served, cleaning plates for dishwashing, and preparing takeaway packages for customers.
  • Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
  • Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
  • Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
  • Preparing drinks and cocktails according to the chef's specifications.

Prep Cook Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Culinary school training would be advantageous.
  • Experience as a prep cook may be advantageous.
  • Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
  • Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.

EOE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
Posted 2026-02-27

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