Prep Cook / Line Cook

What You’ll Do

As an essential member of our kitchen team, you’ll help deliver an exceptional dining experience by preparing delicious, high-quality food in a clean, organized, and collaborative environment. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Memorizing recipes, portion standards, and operational procedures
• Preparing ingredients and components for all menu items
• Cooking dishes to consistently meet our quality and presentation standards
• Ensuring product freshness through proper rotation and storage
• Collaborating with fellow cooks to manage varying levels of kitchen activity
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times
• Following all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety protocols
• Supporting the cleanliness of the kitchen and storage spaces
• Handling trash and recycling removal as needed
• Participating in inventory checks and restocking kitchen stations
• Keeping storage areas clean, organized, and well-labeled
• Contributing to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who brings experience, energy, and a collaborative spirit to the kitchen. Our ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-output kitchen
• Strong work ethic and a positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Availability for morning shifts on weekdays and weekends
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Calm and focused demeanor under pressure
• A friendly, respectful approach to teamwork and communication
• The availability to work part-time hours on the weekends

Perks & Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Staff meals and generous employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• Room for growth as part of a growing brand

Schedule

• Part-time hours with the opportunity to work more hours when hours are available
• Weekend availability is a requirement
• Morning to early afternoon shifts
• Late morning to late afternoon shifts
• On-call availability is a plus

How to Apply

Think you'd be a great fit? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create something truly special at Waking Daisy!

We are the fresh brunch experience in Brookfield that stands out from run-of-the-mill breakfast spots. Our bright space offers quality ingredients, scratch-made plates, and unmatched hospitality. We warmly invite a multi-generational crowd to settle into our ambiance and enjoy our elevated fare!

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 / hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid training

Job Type: parttime

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• Holidays

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site