Prep Cook

Prep Cook Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants•3.3 Wheaton, IL Job Details Full-time $15•$19 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food service closing procedures Hospitality Food service health code compliance Food service opening procedures Food service cleaning Food order assembly Simple food item preparation Casual dining experience Food safety sanitizing procedures Assisting food service staff Entry level Communication with kitchen staff

Full Job Description Compensation:

$15•19/hr LYFE Kitchen•How We Do It At LYFE Kitchen, we create food that is incredibly craveable, supports wellness, and fits seamlessly into everyday life. Through intentional choices, smart substitutions, innovative cooking methods, and modern technology, we believe you can live a life rooted in wellness and Love Your Food Everyday. The Prep Cook role is responsible for preparing fresh, flavorful, wellness-forward food that reflects LYFE Kitchen's commitment to uncompromising hospitality, quality and care. Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook and assemble menu items according to LYFE Kitchen standards Maintain food safety, sanitation, and organization at all times Support opening, peak service and closing duties Communicate effectively with FOH and BOH teams

Core Expectations Hospitality:

Support the guest experience through cleanliness, quality, and reliability

Sense of Urgency:

Maintain pace with service demands while staying focused and accurate

Health & Wellness:

Uphold strict sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness standards

Teamwork:

Provide dependable support to all team members and contribute to a positive culture Physical Requirements & Work Environment Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen or dining environment Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions Food service certified within 30 days of hire Minimum age requirement of 17 years old LYFE Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. LYFE Kitchen provides reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process. LYFE Kitchen reviews several factors when establishing compensation, including role responsibilities, experience, skills, and market conditions. About Us Cooper's Hawk features a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail for entertaining and a full-service restaurant, bar and private event space, offering a modern-yet-casual dining experience. Each scratch-kitchen menu item is designed to pair with our wines. Speaking of wine...the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club is perhaps the largest in the world, offering not only top-notch award-winning wines but also exclusive Wine Club membership benefits, including curated dining and travel experiences. Since 2005, we've brought the Napa Valley experience to our guests and Wine Club members, and now, with Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk, we're bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to them as well. Together, we're creating a lifestyle brand like no other.