Morning Prep Lead – Vicino (Indianapolis, IN)
Pay: $18–$20/hour (based on experience)
At Vicino, we believe great service starts long before the first guest walks through the door. Join our scratch Italian kitchen where quality ingredients, consistency, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
We're looking for a Morning Prep Lead who takes pride in organization, consistency, and setting the kitchen up for success every day.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily prep production, maintaining quality standards, receiving deliveries, and leading our morning prep team. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoy mentoring others, and believe every recipe should be executed the same way every time, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Lead and oversee all morning prep production to ensure the kitchen is ready for service.
- Prepare recipes according to established standards with a strong focus on consistency and quality.
- Manage daily prep lists and maintain proper par levels to ensure the line is set up for a successful service.
- Receive and inspect deliveries for quality, accuracy, and proper storage.
- Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen.
- Perform quality assurance checks on all prepared products before service.
- Delegate tasks effectively while keeping the prep team organized, productive, and accountable.
- Coach and support prep cooks while helping build a positive, team-first culture.
- Communicate with the Executive Chef regarding inventory needs, product quality, and operational priorities.
- Jump in wherever needed to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and meets our standards.
What We're Looking For
- At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume, scratch kitchen preferred.
- Previous leadership or lead prep experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
- Excellent knife skills and solid culinary fundamentals.
- Ability to follow recipes precisely while maintaining consistency and quality.
- Experience receiving and organizing deliveries.
- Ability to manage prep pars, prioritize multiple tasks, and work efficiently under pressure.
- Comfortable delegating responsibilities and leading a team by example.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Reliable, punctual, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining high standards every day.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career, lead by example, and be part of a team that takes pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Experience:
- high volume scratch kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
