We’re Expanding — And You Could Be Part of It

Blockhead Beerworks is gearing up for our second location in the heart of downtown La Porte, and we’re looking for a rock-solid Prep Cook to join the opening crew.

You’ll start training at our original spot in Valparaiso and help us fire things up in La Porte when doors open.

Heads-up: Ideally, you're local to La Porte and cool with the Valpo commute for training.

What We’re All About

Blockhead is where bold Asian + American flavors collide with house-brewed beer, craft cocktails, mocktails, and seriously good vibes.

We’re not just making food, we’re building a place people crave. And great prep is the backbone of great service. 

What It’s Like to Work Here

Fast-paced. Team-first. High standards. Zero ego.

We’re part of the Tomato Bar family, which means we believe in tight-knit teams, supporting each other, and taking pride in doing things the right way.

Yes, we move quick.

Yes, we expect excellence.

Yes, we still laugh a lot while doing it.

Who We’re Looking For

You vibe with:

✅ Staying organized and dialed in

✅ Taking pride in clean cuts and clean stations

✅ Being dependable (your team counts on you)

✅ Doing things right — not just fast

✅ Working behind the scenes to make the magic happen

If you like being the foundation that makes everything else run smoothly, you’ll thrive here.

Perks & Pay

✨ 75% company-paid health, dental & vision to full-time team members

✨ Health Savings Account eligible health plans with company matching

✨ Paid Time Off (PTO) to ALL team members

✨ Sick time to full-time members

✨ Flexible team culture built on trust and mutual respect

✨ 401(k) benefits w/ company matching

✨ Industry-leading parental leave benefits

If you're looking for a kitchen job that doesn’t feel like just another kitchen job - where you can grow, sharpen your skills, and help shape something from the ground up, Blockhead La Porte is calling.

The Role

Prep Cooks at Blockhead aren’t just chopping veggies.

You’re setting the entire kitchen up to win.

Your work impacts every dish that hits the window. Every service. Every guest experience. When prep is tight, the whole kitchen hums.

This is a team sport. You’ll work closely with line cooks and leadership to keep quality high and standards consistent.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Prep proteins, sauces, veggies, and other ingredients to spec

• Follow recipes exactly (consistency = everything)

• Maintain a clean, organized prep station

• Label, date, and rotate product properly

• Communicate low inventory or issues before they become problems

• Help receive and properly store deliveries

• Assist with light line support when needed

• Keep food safety and sanitation standards locked in

• Complete assigned prep lists before service

What Makes This Job Different

At Blockhead, prep isn’t an afterthought — it’s a craft.

We believe in:

✔ Clear systems

✔ Strong leadership

✔ Training that actually trains

✔ A culture where people want to stay and grow

You won’t be treated like a body filling a shift. You’ll be part of a team building something legit in La Porte. Your starting pay will be based on your experience level, but we provide clear paths for growth. 

✅ What You’ll Need

• Kitchen or prep experience preferred (but we’ll train the right person)

• Basic knife skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods

• Ability to lift 40+ lbs

• Food safety mindset

• Dependability — if you say you’ll be there, you’re there

• A team-player attitude (no egos here)

Bonus Traits

• You actually enjoy organized kitchens

• You move with purpose

• You take pride in clean cuts and clean labels

• You don’t cut corners

• You want to grow into more responsibility over time

Blockhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin