Culinary Prep Cook

Harri; Winston-Salem, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dining discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Copain Bakery & Provisions Winston Salem is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to support our prepared foods program. You will execute daily menus, prepare, cook and portion items, and help keep the kitchen organized and safe for high quality servings.

You will work closely with the Chef and production team, follow recipes, practice food safety, and contribute to consistent flavor and portion standards across Copain retail offerings.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook or line cook experience in a scratch kitchen preferred.
• Strong knife skills and comfort working with volume prep and batch cooking.
• Ability to follow recipes and written prep lists with close attention to detail.
• Good habits around cleanliness, organization and food safety.
• Culinary driven with passion for food and reliable to show up each shift ready to take on the day.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily prepared meal menus and recipes that are developed by the Chef for Copain retail.
• Prepare, cook and portion hot and cold items for grab and go and retail service.
• Execute specialty menus and holiday menus while following all recipes and production standards to maintain consistency in flavor, texture and presentation.
• Assist with rotation of product using first in first out practices and label, date and store all products safely according to food safety guidelines.
• Help with daily and weekly inventory counts for prepared foods and ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, reach in coolers and storage areas.
• Communicate any product quality or par level concerns to the Chef in a timely way.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Knife skills

Recipe following

Cleanliness

Food safety

Job description

Copain Bakery & Provisions Winston Salem

Description

Copain is part of Noble Food and Pursuits, a chef driven hospitality group in Charlotte North Carolina. Copain is our bakery and café that focuses on craft, consistency and warm hospitality. From breads and pastries to coffee and prepared foods, we aim to make everyday moments feel a little more special.

We are looking for a Prep Cook to support our prepared foods program for Copain retail in Winston Salem. This role focuses on consistent execution of recipes, daily menus and specialty offerings so that our guests can count on fresh, high quality prepared meals every day. You will work closely with the Chef and production team and help keep the kitchen organized, efficient and safe.

What You Will Do

• Execute daily prepared meal menus and recipes that are developed by the Chef for Copain retail
• Prepare, cook and portion hot and cold items for grab and go and retail service
• Execute specialty menus and holiday menus while following all recipes and production standards to maintain consistency in flavor, texture and presentation
• Assist with rotation of product using first in first out practices and label, date and store all products safely according to food safety guidelines
• Help with daily and weekly inventory counts for prepared foods and ingredients
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, reach in coolers and storage areas
• Communicate any product quality or par level concerns to the Chef in a timely way

What You Will Bring

• Previous prep cook or line cook experience in a scratch kitchen preferred
• Strong knife skills and comfort working with volume prep and batch cooking
• Ability to follow recipes and written prep lists with close attention to detail
• Good habits around cleanliness, organization and food safety
• Culinary driven with passion for food and reliable to show up each shift ready to take on the day

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunities to learn and grow within Copain and Noble Food and Pursuits
• Employee dining discounts at Copain and other Noble Food and Pursuits concepts