Kitchen Support / Prep Cook (Cafe + Bakery)
Prequel Cafe — West Town, Chicago
Full-Time | Weekend availability required
Prequel Cafe is a quality-driven cafe with an in-house bakery. Our kitchen is prep and service-focused , supporting an active cafe menu, with additional exposure to bread and pastry production as part of the larger operation.
We’re hiring a Kitchen Support / Prep Cook to handle daily food line prep, station organization, and kitchen cleanliness. This role is primarily food-line and prep driven , with an avenue to learn baking over time for the right candidate.
Core Responsibilities (Primary Focus)
Prep and assemble sandwiches, toasts, bagels, and cafe menu items
Execute daily prep lists accurately and efficiently
Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations
Assist with dishwashing and maintaining overall kitchen cleanliness as part of shared team responsibilities
Label, rotate, and organize refrigeration and dry storage
Communicate prep and ordering needs across shifts
Adapt to service pace and seasonal volume
Close and deep-clean the kitchen weekly to standard
Bakery Exposure (Secondary, Skill-Building)
Assist with bread and pastry prep as needed (mixing support, shaping help, bake-off)
Learn standardized recipes and production systems
Support baking team during higher-volume periods
Qualifications
1-2+ years kitchen, prep, or cafe line experience
Comfortable with repetition, pace, and service flow
Interest in learning baking fundamentals over time
Strong attention to detail and respect for standards
Organized, dependable, and proactive
Weekend availability required
ServSafe certified or willing to obtain certification
What We Offer
Consistent full-time hours
Clear expectations and structured prep systems
Opportunity to build baking skills alongside a strong food foundation
Professional, respectful kitchen environment
If you’re solid on the line, care about quality, and want to grow your skills in baking over time, we’d love to hear from you. This role is primarily food line and prep focused. Please include a brief note about your kitchen experience when applying.
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