Prep Cook

Great Meals Begin Long Before Service...

At The Depot, every exceptional dining experience starts with thoughtful preparation. Behind every beautifully plated dish is a culinary team committed to craftsmanship, consistency, and excellence.

We're looking for dependable, detail-oriented Prep Cooks who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a collaborative kitchen. Whether you're beginning your culinary journey or bringing years of experience, you'll play an essential role in helping our chefs execute every service at the highest level.

If you're someone who enjoys working with purpose, values teamwork, and wants to be part of one of Auburn's premier restaurant kitchens, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Prep Cook, you'll help lay the foundation for every successful service by:

• Preparing fresh ingredients according to The Depot's recipes and quality standards
• Washing, chopping, slicing, measuring, and portioning ingredients with consistency and precision
• Preparing sauces, dressings, soups, stocks, and other menu components
• Labeling, dating, rotating, and storing food properly to maintain freshness and food safety
• Keeping prep stations clean, organized, and fully stocked throughout each shift
• Assisting chefs and line cooks with daily kitchen preparation
• Maintaining sanitation standards that exceed health department requirements
• Working efficiently while contributing to a positive, team-focused kitchen culture

What We're Looking For

We're searching for team members who are:

• Passionate about food and committed to quality
• Dependable, hardworking, and eager to learn
• Able to stay organized and productive in a fast-paced kitchen
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Team players who communicate well and support those around them
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Previous kitchen or restaurant experience is appreciated but not required. If you have a great attitude and a willingness to learn, we'll provide the training to help you succeed.

Why Join The Depot?

The Depot is more than just a restaurant—it's home to a culinary team that's passionate about creating memorable dining experiences through exceptional food and genuine hospitality. Located inside Auburn's beautifully restored historic train depot, we've built our reputation on quality, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.

Our kitchen is built on collaboration, respect, and continuous learning. We believe great restaurants are created by great people, and we're committed to investing in our team's growth both personally and professionally.

Competitive Pay That Rewards Teamwork

Unlike many restaurants, our culinary team shares in the restaurant's success.

In addition to a competitive hourly wage, our kitchen team receives a percentage of the restaurant's food sales through a culinary tip pool, giving Prep Cooks the opportunity to earn significantly more than base pay alone. When the restaurant succeeds, our kitchen team benefits alongside it.

It's one of the many ways we recognize the hard work and dedication that goes into every meal we serve.

We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay plus culinary tip pool earnings
• Flexible scheduling, Part Time & Full Time positions available
• Employee dining discounts
• Professional training and skill development
• Opportunities for advancement within our culinary team
• A supportive, team-oriented workplace
• The opportunity to work alongside talented chefs in one of Auburn's premier restaurants

If you're ready to sharpen your skills, work with an outstanding team, and take pride in preparing exceptional food, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create remarkable dining experiences—one ingredient at a time.

Pay: $14.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $22