Prep Cook

Prep Cook – Seasonal Position

Overview

Il Buco Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to join our culinary team at their three-star restaurant, il Buco Alimentari & Vineria, for the Winter 2026 Holidays. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients and ensuring all food items are properly portioned, organized, and ready for service. This includes preparing vegetables, proteins, sauces, and garnishes while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, cleanliness, and food safety.

The ideal candidate will have strong culinary and knife skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen. You will collaborate closely with the culinary team to support daily kitchen operations and ensure all prep work meets the restaurant's standards.

Note: This is a seasonal position to support increased kitchen operations during the holiday season. The role is temporary and is intended to meet additional staffing needs during this busy period.

The overall responsibilities include:

• Ingredient preparation and portioning
• Vegetable and protein preparation
• Sauce and garnish preparation
• Food safety and sanitation
• Kitchen organization and cleanliness
• Supporting daily kitchen operations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Arrive to work on time, prepared for the shift, and ready to contribute to the kitchen team.
• Prepare vegetables, proteins, sauces, garnishes, and other ingredients according to established recipes and specifications.
• Demonstrate strong knife skills, including chopping, slicing, dicing, and portioning ingredients accurately and efficiently.
• Follow recipes, preparation instructions, and portion standards to maintain consistency and quality.
• Ensure all ingredients are properly labeled, dated, stored, and rotated according to food safety standards.
• Maintain proper food handling practices and temperature control in accordance with applicable Department of Health regulations.
• Keep workstations, tools, and equipment clean, sanitized, and organized throughout the shift.
• Prioritize prep tasks and manage time effectively to ensure ingredients are ready when needed.
• Communicate with chefs and kitchen team members regarding prep needs, ingredient availability, and any issues that may affect service.
• Monitor ingredient quality and freshness, and report any concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Follow all kitchen procedures, food safety guidelines, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with additional kitchen duties as needed to support smooth daily operations.
• Treat all areas of the kitchen with respect and contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work environment.

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to consistency.
• Skilled with knives and comfortable handling a variety of ingredients.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Able to work collaboratively with chefs and other kitchen team members.
• Focused on food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Eager to learn, take direction, and contribute to the success of the culinary team.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a prep cook or in a similar kitchen position preferred.
• Strong culinary and knife skills, including chopping, slicing, dicing, and portioning.
• Experience preparing vegetables, proteins, sauces, and garnishes.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, proper storage, temperature control, and applicable Department of Health regulations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and maintain a clean workstation.
• Dependability, punctuality, and the ability to handle multiple prep tasks simultaneously.
• Must successfully demonstrate skills through a prep and food knowledge test.
• Resume required.
• Professional references required; reference checks will be conducted.

Physical Demands

• Fully Flexible: Early AM shifts, Weekends and Holidays
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally for events
• Standing for 4 to 8 hours per shift with occasional bending and reaching.
• Ability to work in a Restaurant environment with varying temperatures.

Want to learn more about us? Check out our website: www.ilbuco.com, or social media @ilbuco_av

The duties and responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive and may be modified or expanded based on business needs.

il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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