Prep Cook

Upward Projects; Highlands Ranch, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts

Weekly pay

Paid Sick Leave (Colorado)

401K with company match

Sommelier Certification reimbursement

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Medical, Dental, Vision access

Teladoc after 30 days

Mental Wellness Programs

Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Job summary

Postino WineCafe in Colorado is seeking a Prep Cook to perform routine food prep, follow recipes, clean and sanitize equipment, and keep the kitchen organized under supervision.

The role rewards teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen with generous benefits and opportunities for growth; a passion for fresh ingredients and high standards is essential.

Full-time or part-time schedules include varied shifts, with weekly pay and paid sick leave.

Qualifications

• Be highly skilled at preparing ingredients.
• Demonstrate excellent knife skills.
• Proven track record of adhering to recipe standards.
• Passion for high quality, fresh ingredients.
• Excel in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Thrive on teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine food prep, clean and sanitize equipment, and organize the kitchen under the direction of cooks, chefs, or food service managers.

Skills

Ingredient preparation

Knife skills

Recipe adherence

Quality ingredients

Fast-paced kitchen

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Culinary or Hospitality preferred

Job description

Description

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

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
• We provide paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
• 401K with company match
• Pursue Level 1, 2 Sommelier Certification 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
• 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