Stone Arch Brewpub

Job Title: Prep Cook (Full-Time)

Location: Appleton, WI
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday (25-35 hours/week)
Position Type: Full-time, hourly

Job Summary

Stone Arch Brewpub is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Prep Cook to join our culinary team. You will play a crucial role in our kitchen by prepping ingredients from scratch, maintaining a clean workspace, and ensuring our line cooks are set up for success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with fresh ingredients, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Ingredient Preparation: Chop vegetables, make house-made sauces from scratch, and prepare various cuts of meat and fish for use on the line.
• Batch Cooking: Prepare large batches of popular menu items to keep up with daily high-volume demand.
• Portion Control: Accurately portion out food items according to standard recipes to ensure consistency and minimize waste.
• Station Setup: Ensure the kitchen line is fully stocked and prepared ahead of lunch and dinner rushes.
• Food Safety: Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures to maintain health department compliance.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Sanitize prep stations, organize the walk-in cooler, and properly label and date all prepared items.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Prior kitchen experience focusing on knife skills, protein preparation, and batch prep is preferred.
• Self-Motivated: Adaptable to learning and taking on new tasks.
• Schedule Availability: Must be available to work consistently Tuesday through Saturday.
• Technical Skills: Comfortable operating standard kitchen equipment and safely handling raw cuts of meat and fish.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Teamwork: Strong communication skills and a positive attitude in a high-energy team environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Consistent, predictable weekly schedule (Sundays and Mondays off!).
• Employee discounts on delicious food and craft beverages.
• Opportunities for cross-training and culinary career advancement.