Location: The HUB Brooklyn (Jacksonville, FL)
Status: Full-Time / Part-Time
Alder & Oak is looking for detail-oriented Prep Cooks to lay the foundation for our Mediterranean-inspired menu. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality ingredients, from fresh produce and seafood to house-made sauces and dough, ensuring the line is fully stocked for service.
Preparation: Follow recipes and portion specifications to prepare ingredients for the line (chopping vegetables, butchering proteins, simmering sauces).
Wood-Fired Prep: Assist in preparing specialty items for the wood-fired oven, including handmade doughs and marinated skewers.
Organization: Label, date, and rotate all prepared items (FIFO) to ensure maximum freshness and minimize waste.
Cleanliness: Maintain a sanitized workstation and assist with receiving and putting away ingredient deliveries.
Efficiency: Complete daily prep lists within designated timeframes to ensure the kitchen is ready for opening.
Experience: 1+ years of prep or line cook experience preferred.
Skills: Solid knife skills and the ability to follow technical recipes accurately.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Reliability: Must be punctual and disciplined, as the restaurant’s success starts with your morning or afternoon prep.
Availability: Available for morning, day, or weekend shifts.
Perks
Competitive hourly pay.
Professional, brand-new kitchen environment.
Opportunities to cross-train on the line and grow your culinary career.
Alder & Oak is a modern Aegean-inspired restaurant rooted in wood-fired cuisine, seasonality, and Mediterranean hospitality. It is designed as a gathering place where food, fire, and fellowship meet. The restaurant celebrates the soulful traditions of the Aegean coast with a refined and transportive dining experience that balances rustic authenticity with modern craftsmanship. Signature rituals, from the first pour of olive oil to a final sip of ouzo, create moments of connection that go beyond the plate. Alder & Oak seeks to become both a cornerstone of dining in its community and a benchmark for modern Mediterranean hospitality in America.
