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Posted August 23, 2026

Prep Cook

VIG Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Description:
  • Be able to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends
  • Get along with others and be a team player
  • Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
  • Label and stock all ingredients, materials, prepared products so they are organized and easily accessible
  • Prepare a variety of food items and ingredients by washing and chopping vegetable, cutting proteins, etc. according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
  • Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards
  • Read and use a thermometer correctly and efficiently
  • Use standard recipes for preparation and portioning of all products, portion/measure accurately food products prior to cooking/preparation according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
  • Undertake basic cooking duties such as sautéing, reducing sauces, boiling, roasting, baking, etc. using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, ranges, mixers, food processors, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
  • Be proficient in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment.
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and tools, taking out trash, replacing clean dishes to their storage locations, cleaning floors, participating in cleaning projects
  • Ensure all utensils, tools, and equipment are stored properly
  • Inform kitchen manager of low ingredient levels, food quality issues, food delays, and/or tool/equipment malfunctions
  • Comply with nutrition, sanitation, and allergen guidelines and procedures including handwashing
  • Follow all rules, policies, procedures, and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
  • Perform other kitchen duties assigned as needed
  • Attends all scheduled employee meeting and brings suggestions for improvement
Requirements:
  • Proven experience as Prep Cook
  • Communicate in English in order to comprehend and perform/follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • Ability to read English in order to execute standard recipes and prep lists accurately
  • Perform more than one task at a time, calmly and effectively in and busy and stressful work environment.
  • Think proactively about upcoming tasks to improve efficiency and consolidate movements.
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop as well as lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
  • Knowledge of volume/weight measures, measuring tools, and the utilization of those tools to accurately follow recipes
  • Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
  • Be able to stand and walk with a fast pace for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven, and slick surfaces
  • A team player with good communication skills
  • Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
  • Healthy physical condition and endurance along with commonly accepted hygiene and grooming habits

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