Prep Cook

Job overview

The Prep Cook role is onsite in Saint Louis, MO, paying $21–$23 per hour. The position supports the Basso Westport kitchen. The prep cook prepares ingredients and keeps the station organized and stocked so the kitchen team is ready for service. Accurate preparation, safe food handling, and communication help maintain smooth kitchen coordination and timely service.

What you'll do

• Wash, chop, slice, and portion ingredients according to recipes and prep lists
• assist with basic cooking
• maintain a clean, organized, stocked prep station
• follow food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures
• communicate with the kitchen team
• label, date, and store ingredients to preserve freshness and reduce waste.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

prep cook

saint louis mo

basso westport

food preparation

knife skills

scratch cooking

kitchen station

food safety

sanitation

ingredient storage

$21–$23/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Training and growth opportunities
• flexible scheduling
• free or discounted meals during shifts.

Why this role

The posting seeks basic knife skills, familiarity with kitchen equipment, and previous prep or kitchen experience in high-volume scratch cooking.

About the employer

Basso Westport is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.