Prep cook

Job Overview

Prep Cook

The Most Important Job Nobody Sees

Every great dinner service starts long before the first ticket prints.
At Cornerstone Pub & Prime, our prep cooks are the foundation of everything we do. The best prep cooks rarely get the spotlight, but they're the reason great nights happen. Every perfectly cooked burger, every plate of pasta, every appetizer, and every compliment from a guest starts with someone who prepared everything the right way.
If you enjoy working independently, staying organized, and taking pride in making sure every shift is set up for success, we'd love to meet you.

Why Cornerstone?

Cornerstone Pub & Prime isn't just another restaurant.
We've become one of the area's busiest and fastest-growing restaurants because we're committed to consistency, quality, and creating an experience guests can't wait to come back for.
Our front and back of house work together as one team. There's no drama, no "us vs. them" mentality—just people who care about each other and take pride in what we do.
We're growing fast, and we're looking for people who want to grow with us.

What We Offer

• $16.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience
• Performance-based raises
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts
• Holiday parties and team events
• State Fair ticket giveaways and other team perks
• Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Opportunities that come with a growing company

What You'll Do

Every day is different, but your responsibilities may include:

• Preparing ingredients according to our recipes and quality standards
• Portioning food accurately
• Making sauces, dressings, soups, and other prep items
• Preparing ingredients for burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads, pastas, and appetizers
• Keeping the kitchen fully stocked and organized for service
• Assisting line cooks when needed
• Helping with dishes when necessary
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and maintaining a clean facility
• Rotating product using FIFO and practicing proper food safety
• Adjusting prep levels based on business volume and sales trends
• Using POS sales data to help determine prep pars and prepare the kitchen for busy shifts

Who We're Looking For

The ideal Cornerstone Prep Cook is someone who:

• Has previous kitchen or prep experience (preferred)
• Works well independently
• Is dependable and self-motivated
• Loves staying organized
• Is fast without sacrificing accuracy
• Pays attention to the small details
• Takes pride in doing things the right way
• Thinks ahead and prepares for what's coming next
• Enjoys creating order in a fast-paced kitchen
• Wants to continue learning and improving

Our Standards

We work hard to protect the culture we've built.
A few things are non-negotiable:

• Be on time.
• Treat every coworker with respect.
• Complete every task honestly and thoroughly.
• Take ownership of your work.
• Leave your station cleaner and better than you found it.

We're looking for people who care about doing things right, even when no one is watching.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Perform repetitive knife work
• Work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Scheduling

This is a part-time position.
Most shifts are mornings, with occasional evenings as business demands.
Weekend availability is required.
Our busiest times—including October events, the Cornerstone Christmas Experience, and holidays—are all hands on deck, so limited time off is available during those periods.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're looking for more than just another prep job and want to be part of a restaurant that's known for consistency, quality, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
Because behind every great service is a prep cook who made it possible.