Job Description
Job Location: WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107
Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.50 Hourly
Job Category: Restaurant - Food ServicePREP COOK – MAX BURGER, WEST HARTFORD, CT
Join the Max Hospitality Team!
Max Burger, located in West Hartford, CT, is seeking a skilled and reliable Prep Cook with strong culinary skills and open availability to join our fast-paced, energetic kitchen team. If you have a passion for preparing high-quality food, experience with prep and station setup, and thrive in a lively and casual dining environment, we’d love to meet you!
Max Hospitality is dedicated to providing an outstanding dining experience while delivering high-quality food, creative menus, and attentive service. We look for team members who are passionate about hospitality and excited to grow within a dynamic and supportive restaurant group. The ideal candidate brings precision, speed, and attention to detail to every dish that leaves the kitchen.
Max Burger is known for its gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries, boozy milkshakes, and a playful, upbeat atmosphere. With a focus on bold flavors and creative menu items, Max Burger draws in a diverse crowd of families, regulars, and burger lovers alike. The Prep Cook will be essential to maintaining our high standards and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Discount on Meals
- Flexible Scheduling
- Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
- 401(k) with Matching up to 4%
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
- Referral Program
- Life, Accident, Critical Illness, & Pet Insurance
- Career Development within the Max Hospitality Group
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the daily operation of the kitchen.
- Assist in the proper storing of all goods and inventory.
- Knowledge of knife skills, food items and food safety.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment at all times to ensure that kitchen equipment and stations are in good working order
- Follow recipes and plating specifications to ensure consistency and quality
- Assist with daily prep tasks, including chopping, butchering, and sauce preparation
- Rotate and store ingredients properly to maintain freshness and minimize waste
- Work closely with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and fellow cooks to ensure smooth service
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative kitchen environment focused on teamwork and growth
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
Experience:
- Proven experience as a Prep Cook (1–2 years strongly preferred)
- Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, particularly with burgers or casual fine dining is a PLUS
- Familiarity with high-volume, scratch kitchens and attention to detail
- Ability to work all stations, including grill, sauté, and prep
Skills & Qualities:
- Work a varied schedule including nights and weekends.
- Walk and stand for long periods of time; lift 45 pounds without assistance.
- Bend, kneel, reach overhead, squat as needed
- Excellent knife skills and attention to detail
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality
- Ability to follow recipes, plating standards, and prep instructions with precision
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a team-focused environment
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and proper food handling procedures
- A passion for food and commitment to maintaining high culinary standards
Diversity Creates a Healthy Atmosphere:
Max Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants with criminal backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
