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Dave's Hot Chicken - Roaring Fork

Prep Cook

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Dave's Hot Chicken is pleased to offer you the opportunity to select benefits that fit your ... The Prep Cook is responsible and accountable for performing tasks and duties assigned to them ...

Culver's

Prep

River Falls, WI · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Sets up steam tables with hot held food items. * Prepares vegetable and meat products using proper ... Maintains prep workstations to ensure cleanliness and food safety. * Completes laundry as often as ...

Culver's

Prep

Eau Claire, WI · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Sets up steam tables with hot held food items. * Prepares vegetable and meat products using proper ... Maintains prep workstations to ensure cleanliness and food safety. * Completes laundry as often as ...

Culver's

Prep

Rice Lake, WI · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Sets up steam tables with hot held food items. * Prepares vegetable and meat products using proper ... Maintains prep workstations to ensure cleanliness and food safety. * Completes laundry as often as ...

Culver's

Prep

Eau Claire, WI · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Sets up steam tables with hot held food items. * Prepares vegetable and meat products using proper ... Maintains prep workstations to ensure cleanliness and food safety. * Completes laundry as often as ...

Culver's

Prep

Baldwin, WI · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Sets up steam tables with hot held food items. * Prepares vegetable and meat products using proper ... Maintains prep workstations to ensure cleanliness and food safety. * Completes laundry as often as ...

Margaux

PREP COOK

Brookfield, WI

$17 - $20/hr

The Prep Cook will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of ingredients and mise en place ... a hot and humid environment, near hot surfaces and open flames. Fall in love with dining out all ...

Margaux

PREP COOK

Brookfield, WI

$17 - $20/hr

The Prep Cook will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of ingredients and mise en place ... a hot and humid environment, near hot surfaces and open flames. Fall in love with dining out all ...

Manny's Parkside

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Manitowish Waters, WI · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

Professional kitchen experience, including working on a hot line and grill is highly preferred. * Experience in full-service restaurant is desired. * Experience working as a prep cook or in a similar ...

Screaming Tuna

Hot Line Chef

Milwaukee, WI

$19 - $21/hr

You'll work closely with sushi chefs, prep staff, and management to deliver consistently excellent dishes under a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare and cook hot ...

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What is a hot prep?

Hot Prep workers are kitchen staff responsible for preparing and cooking hot food items in restaurants, cafeterias, or food production facilities. Their duties include following recipes, cooking food to proper temperatures, ensuring food safety standards, and maintaining cleanliness in their work area. They often work as part of a team to ensure timely and efficient meal preparation, especially during busy meal periods. Hot Prep workers play a vital role in delivering quality, safe, and tasty food to customers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hot prep, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hot Prep, you need a solid understanding of food safety, basic cooking techniques, and experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, commercial ovens, and adherence to sanitation protocols are essential. Strong time management, attention to detail, and teamwork help you excel in preparing quality dishes under pressure. These skills ensure efficient kitchen operations, consistent food quality, and a safe, collaborative work environment.

What are some common challenges faced by hot prep cooks, and how can they be overcome?

Hot Prep cooks often work in fast-paced environments where timing and consistency are crucial. A common challenge is managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and food safety standards. To overcome this, strong organizational skills and clear communication with the kitchen team are essential. Staying organized with prep lists and keeping a clean work area can help ensure smooth service and minimize errors.

What is the difference between Hot Prep vs Hot Line Cook?

AspectHot PrepHot Line Cook
CredentialsFood Handler's Permit, Kitchen ExperienceFood Handler's Permit, Kitchen Experience
Work EnvironmentPrep Kitchen, Early ShiftsLine Station, Service Hours
Industry UsageFood Service, CateringRestaurants, Hotels

Hot Prep and Hot Line Cook roles both require food safety certifications and kitchen experience. Hot Prep typically involves preparing ingredients and dishes in the kitchen's early stages, while Hot Line Cooks focus on cooking and plating dishes during service hours. Both positions are essential in food service establishments, but they differ mainly in timing and specific responsibilities.

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Prep Cook

Grafton, WI • On-site

Dave's Hot Chicken - Roaring Fork
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$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Roaring Fork Restaurant Group is bringing one of the hottest fast-casual brands, Dave’s Hot Chicken to Wisconsin. This is your opportunity to join as a Prep Cook and grow with the company as we continue to develop the Dave’s Hot Chicken brand in Wisconsin. We offer a flexible schedule to fit your needs and compensation above industry standards.

What Can Dave’s Hot Chicken Offer You?

Dave’s Hot Chicken is pleased to offer you the opportunity to select benefits that fit your lifestyle and support you in adopting and maintaining a healthy work - life balance.

  • Outstanding Training, Coaching, and Mentorship
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Tips
  • Paid Time Off
  • Free Uniforms
  • Free Meals

Prep Cook Summary:

The Prep Cook is responsible and accountable for performing tasks and duties assigned to them within the Restaurant including Guest Service, Food Prep, Restaurant Cleanliness and Teamwork.

Prep Cook Job Expectations:

The Prep Cook will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain a fast speed of service, interact with Guests, work closely with other Team Members to complete tasks, follow all safety and security procedures, and conduct any other duties assigned by the Restaurant Management Team.

About MR Chicken LLC/Roaring Fork Restaurant Group

MR Chicken LLC is a locally owned and operated Dave's Hot Chicken franchise, currently operating 11 locations in Wisconsin with plans for more very soon. Our company operates under the core philosophies of service and results orientation, integrity, personal accountability, and commitment. Roaring Fork Restaurant Group is a locally owned and operated Qdoba Mexican Eats franchise, with locations in WI, IL, and IA. Celebrating 28 years in business, we are based in Milwaukee and currently operate 62 locations within the territory, making us the largest Qdoba franchisee nationally. We pride ourselves on serving up bold flavors and offering an environment with beautiful and distinctive decor.

The purpose at Dave's Hot Chicken is to \serve mind-blowing Hot Chicken to the world, turn Guests into Fans, and create opportunities for our Teams and Partners everywhere\.

We are committed to creating an exceptional experience for both our guests and our team. We believe that when employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, they deliver outstanding service. Our culture is built on respect, accountability, and a shared dedication to excellence.

Dave’s Hot Chicken was created by best friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan. Dave, a chef trained in Thomas Keller’s (French Laundry) organization set out to create the perfect Hot Chicken by searching, tasting, and frying. The four friends scrounged up $900 to put a tiny stand in an East Hollywood parking lot. The menu was simple, and the chicken was the star. And what chicken it is! Sourced and prepared to be the juiciest and most tender imaginable with each piece topped with Dave’s own mix of spices ranging from No Spice to “The Reaper.”