Prep Cook

Bramble Restaurant, an exciting Chef driven restaurant, in Essex, VT, is looking for a self-sufficent prep-cook to join our culinary team. This is mostly a DAYTIME position. Experience is required, and a great attitude is mandatory. We are willing to train the right people. We are currently interviewing for experienced line cooks, & prep cooks.

Qualified individuals should possess a strong attention to detail, organization skills, and cleanliness. We are looking for individuals who can work independently, who can prioritize a prep-list & manage batch production, who can receive and evaluate product, and who love to cook.

Core Responsibilities

• Receive product: check-in daily deliveries, unpack and inspect product, label, stock and rotate.
• Ingredient prep: Wash, peel, chop, slice, dice, and measure vegetables, fruits, and proteins.
• Basic cooking: follow recipes, reduce sauces, or mix dressings & marinades, some light baking, and other batch production.
• List-following: Follow daily prep lists and recipes provided by chefs.
• Stocking & labeling: Label, date, and rotate stock; store items safely in walk-ins, freezers, and lines.
• Sanitation: Wash and sanitize cutting boards, counters, and tools; and keep your station clean.
• Service support: Stock stations and assist line cooks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Knife skills: Safe and consistent cutting, dicing, and slicing technique.
• Food safety: Knowledge of cross-contamination prevention, proper holding temps, and hygiene.
• Speed & stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts, lift heavy items (30–50 lbs), and work fast.
• Organization: Time management to clear prep lists before service.
• Communication: Clear verbal teamwork with kitchen staff.

Work Environment

• Shift hours: Mornings & mostly daytime prep. We are a bit flexible, but 9:00 to 4:00 has worked for us so far.
• Physical setting: Fast-paced, warm, commercial kitchen.

This is a great role if you are an experienced cook looking to grow into a Sous Chef position, or someone who needs to work during the day.

We are looking for people that exhibit the following traits:

• -Optimism & Kindness
• -Curiosity About Learning
• -Exceptional Work Ethic
• -A High Degree of Empathy
• -Ability to stay calm and efficient under pressure
• -Self Awareness & Integrity

Our company culture is founded on mentorship and providing a solid foundation of skills to support our profession. We are always on the hunt for talented individuals that want to be part of something special, that want to grow, that want to be heard, and that want to contribute. If you believe that you have something to offer, then so do we!!

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person