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Mise En Place Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Line Cook

National Harbor, MD

$16.75 - $21/hr

Execution of 1 or all 4 culinary stations including, Pantry, Noodle, Fry, and Grill stationsFull execution of designated station including station mise en place, prep, and plate presentationMust have ...

Culinary - HWAK - Commis de Cuisine 1

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Establish priority to do the mise en place * Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies * Check production schedule and be ready on time for the service

Pastry CDP

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

They work alongside the Pastry chefs to produce all mise en place for dinner service. Qualities Required: * Valid Food Handlers Certificate * Food Safety Knowledge * General knife handling * Kitchen ...

They work alongside the Pastry chefs to produce all mise en place for dinner service. Qualities Required: * Valid Food Handlers Certificate * Food Safety Knowledge * General knife handling * Kitchen ...

Maçon Génie-Civil Q/A/B (H/F)

Indiana, PA · On-site

$62.66 - $87.72/hr

Mise en place d'éléments en béton * Utilisation des outils du Génie-civil * Lecture de plans, implantation et nivellement un plus Bonne condition physique, permis de conduire un avantage ...

Line Cook

National Harbor, MD · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

Execution of 1 or all 4 culinary stations including, Pantry, Noodle, Fry, and Grill stationsFull execution of designated station including station mise en place, prep, and plate presentationMust have ...

Lead Pastry Cook

Menlo Park, CA

$20.50 - $25/hr

Prepare mise en place both daily and weekly projects * Set up pastry station with all mise en place and side-work needed to work efficiently. * Properly care for equipment and all workstations.

WI · On-site

$85 - $105/hr

Participation au design et à la mise en place d'une architecture orientée microservices * Intégration continue en mode DevOps et mise en place de tests unitaires * Participation aux analyses ...

Lead Pastry Cook

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $25/hr

Prepare mise en place both daily and weekly projects * Set up pastry station with all mise en place and side-work needed to work efficiently. * Properly care for equipment and all workstations.

Sous Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$72K - $75K/yr

Taste the daily mise en place to ensure proper seasoning and quality * Lead an assigned station to ensure that all line cooks are preparing and plating the dishes properly * Work in conjunction with ...

Lead Cook

University City, MO · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

The right person understands that a successful service starts with mise en place and makes sure the kitchen is prepped, stocked and organized before the first ticket comes in. Frida's is a scratch ...

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How much do mise en place jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for mise en place in the United States is $17.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is mise en place?

Mise en place is a French culinary term that means 'everything in its place.' In professional kitchens, it refers to the process of preparing and organizing all the ingredients and tools needed before cooking begins. This practice helps chefs work efficiently, reduces errors, and ensures a smooth cooking process. Mise en place can involve chopping vegetables, measuring spices, and arranging equipment so that everything is ready and easily accessible during food preparation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mise en place, and why are they important?

To excel in a Mise En Place role (prep cook), you need strong knife skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of kitchen safety and hygiene, often acquired through culinary training or experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food processors, and inventory management systems is important. Efficiency, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure are standout soft skills for this position. These qualities ensure timely, organized, and high-quality food preparation, supporting overall kitchen operations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals responsible for mise en place in a busy kitchen?

Professionals handling mise en place in a busy kitchen often face challenges such as managing time efficiently to prepare all ingredients before service, maintaining organization under pressure, and adapting quickly to sudden menu changes or high order volumes. Attention to detail is crucial, as missing or incorrectly prepped ingredients can disrupt the flow of service. Additionally, strong communication and teamwork are essential, as mise en place often requires coordination with chefs, line cooks, and other kitchen staff to ensure a smooth and successful operation.

What is the difference between Mise En Place vs Line Cook?

AspectMise En PlaceLine Cook
Primary RolePreparation and organization of ingredients before serviceCooking and assembling dishes during service
CredentialsBasic culinary skills, kitchen experienceCooking skills, kitchen experience, often certifications
Work EnvironmentPrep stations, kitchen prep areasHot line, cooking stations during service
Industry UsageCommon in professional kitchens, culinary trainingEssential in restaurant kitchens, culinary operations

While Mise En Place involves preparing ingredients and organizing the kitchen before service, a Line Cook actively cooks and plates dishes during service. Both roles are vital in a professional kitchen, with Mise En Place focusing on preparation and efficiency, and Line Cooks executing the final dishes.

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Infographic showing various Mise En Place job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,099 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Culinary - HWAK - Commis de Cuisine 1

halekulani

Honolulu, HI

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

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Job description

As an integral part of a team, the Commis de Cuisine 1 is responsible for continuously looking for ways to improve each guest’s experience from providing exceptional guest service to helping the operations in the preparation of the food in House Without A Key in accordance with departmental quality standards and specifications.  Maintains the organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with
All departmental policies/service procedures/standards. Correct maintenance and use of equipment. 
  1. Use equipment only as intended.
  2. Maintain positive Coworker relations
  3. Be familiar with all Hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
  4. Help resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  5. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
  6. Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
  7. Meet with Sous Chef or the Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance.
  8. Complete opening duties:
    1. Clean hands as often as you need
    2. Set up workstation with required Mis en place, tools, equipment, and supplies.
    3. Establish priority to do the mise en place
    4. Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies
    5. Check production schedule and be ready on time for the service
  9. Start prep work on items needed for service
  10. Inform the Sous Chef or the chef of any shortages before the item runs out
  11. Assist the operations as required to ensure optimum service to guests.
  12. Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements.
  13. Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
  14. Inform the Sous Chef or Chef of any excess items that can be utilized
  15. Be sur the worktables are disinfected and sanitize before you will use
  16. In the service time assist your supervisor to cook well and to do a nice presentation
  17. Transport empty, dirty pots, and pans to the pot wash station.
  18. Direct and assist Stewards in order to make clean-up a more efficient process.
  19. Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties:
    1. Return all food items to the proper storage areas.
    2. Rotate all returned products.
    3. Wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away.
    4. Straighten up and organize all storage areas.
    5. Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, and shelves.
    6. Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations.
    7. Restock items that were depleted during the shift.
    8. Verification of the temperature of refrigeration and position 
  20. Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the Sous Chef or Chef before leaving
  21. Must do ordering for his position and assist sous chef or chef for the different ordering
  22. Ability to order the product in the Adacco
  23. Help the operation with Mise en place and production and the service time cooking
  24. Perform all other duties as may be required or assigned.
  25. Write the listing for the mise en place for the next day for your position. And writing the listing for the big mise en place for the day coming 
  26. Assist the Commis 1, 2 and 3 for theme organization

  27. All time respect the Safety manner and the health manner

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

Reports To:         Supervisors (Commis 2, Commis 3, Chef de Partie, Sous chef, Chef, Executive Chef)
 

Supervises:        None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 1 years’ experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate, prior restaurant service and guest relations experience preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

  • Servsafe certification
  • Food handling certificate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Ensure familiarity with all hotel services/features to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
  • Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to maintain positive guest relations
  • Ability to expand/condense recipes.
  • Comprehend and follow recipes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to exert physical effort to transport up to 55 pounds.
  • Ability to endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
  • Ability to reach 7 feet.
  • Maintain a stationary position for up to 8 hours throughout work shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • House Without A Key Kitchen
  • Indoor, air conditioned office
  • Indoor/Outdoor, non-air conditioned
  • Exposure to variable temperature conditions.
  • Exposure to variable noise levels.
  • Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, mites, and/or odor hazards