Prep Cook

Upward Projects, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts & Perks

Competitive Wages Paid Weekly

Earned paid sick time

401K with company match

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Access to Medical, Dental, Vision when eligible

Access to Teladoc services

Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Job summary

Upward Projects, LLC is looking for a dedicated Prep Cook to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients, cleaning, and organizing the kitchen under the guidance of cooks or chefs.

We value authenticity, integrity, and good energy. As a team member, you will enjoy meal discounts, competitive wages, earned sick time, and opportunities for professional development such as Sommelier and Cicerone Certifications.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant kitchen cook experience.
• State Food Handler’s Certification is required.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete preparation of food and recipes.
• Clean and sanitize equipment.
• Organize the kitchen under guidance.

Skills

Preparing ingredients

Knife skills

Adhering to recipe standards

Working with high quality ingredients

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Description

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

About the Role

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.

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 WineCafe 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
• Competitive Wages Paid Weekly
• Earned paid sick time
• 401K with company match
• Pursue Level 1,2 Sommelier & Cicerone Certification and be 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
• Enroll in Medical Benefits and get Fitness Discounts & Additional Mental Wellness Programs
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Requirements

• Full time (30 hours or more) or part time position (30 hours or less) that requires a flexible schedule, often working weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Normal shifts include as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 2 a.m. and can fluctuate often
• 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 Certification is required