Kitchen Prep

Postino; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

401K with company match

Earned paid sick time

Teladoc access after 30 days

Job summary

Postino is opening a new Charlotte location and seeks a Prep Cook to join the kitchen team. This full-time/part-time role involves preparing ingredients, maintaining high hygiene, and supporting cooks in a fast-paced, collaborative setting at Plaza Midwood.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of full-service kitchen experience, an associate degree preferred, and a state food handler certification. Enjoy generous meal discounts and a strong team culture at Postino.

Qualifications

• Initial kitchen prep experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Associate's degree in culinary/hospitality/management preferred but not required.
• State Food Handler's Management Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine prep tasks, complete preparation of recipes, and maintain kitchen organization under supervision.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas following safety standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Food prep

Recipe adherence

Quality ingredients

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business

State Food Handler's Management Certification

Job description

Join our NEW OPENING team for our newest Charlotte location coming soon to Plaza Midwood.

Postino is disrupting the wine bar segment. Our vibe is fun, eclectic, inspiring yet familiar surroundings, offering high quality yet approachable wines paired with fresh and colorful bruschetta boards built for sharing. The menu is designed for sharing and pairing with our amazing wines with options for everyone.

NOW HIRING / IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY

Full Time & Part Time

Prep Cooks / Kitchen Prep

As a Prep Cook your responsibility is to perform routine tasks that include completing preparation of food and recipes, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and organizing the kitchen under the directions of cooks, chefs, or food service managers.

Who We Are

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we're headed to the moon with a simple mission - to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it's our common values that keep us united.

• Be Authentic and Humble
• Act with Integrity
• Bring Good Energy
• Get Extraordinary Results
• Achieve as a Team
• Inspire with Hospitality

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST

• Be highly skilled at preparing ingredients
• Have excellent knife skills
• Proven track record of adhering to recipe standards
• Have a passion for working with high quality and fresh ingredients
• Excel in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Thrive on teamwork

WHY YOU'LL LOVE BEING A PREP COOK AT POSTINO

Postino has a rich culture of delivering the best hospitality experience in the restaurant industry. We are a growing brand with unlimited career advancement who will support your journey with exceptional beverage and culinary development. The working relationships you build today will be deep, meaningful, and long lasting. Lastly, we believe you should have a voice and be recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

Your Benefits

• Meal Discounts & Perks
• Earned paid sick time
• 401K with company match
• Pursue Level 1,2 Sommelier reimbursed upon completion
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision when eligible.
• Access to Teladoc services for all team members after 30 days eligibility.
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Requirements

• The position requires 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen cook experience. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues including 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.
• Associate's degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred but not required
• State Food Handler's Management Certification is required

Equal Opportunity Employer

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