PREP COOK

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% 401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Mental health and well-being benefits

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is seeking a Prep Cook to join the Back of House team in Mills River, NC. You will prep, portion, and organize food to support daily operations, while collaborating with dish and line staff to maintain quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include following approved recipes, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and participating in ongoing trainings. Candidates should have at least 6 months in the food industry, good math skills, and excellent teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in the food industry required.
• 6 months prep, line cook, or equivalent experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Ability to handle the pressures of coordinating a wide range of activities while still delivering superior product to the guests
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes
• Exceptional communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods
• Proficient in basic knife and butchering skills
• Basic computer literacy skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw and ready-to-eat foods, in accordance to standardized recipes approved only by Executive Chef or General Manager
• Prep cooks will be cross trained to support operations in our dish room and kitchen line
• Maintain prepped food levels as directed by the supervisor on duty
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and workings areas are safe, clean, well maintained, and in proper working condition
• Receive, organize, and rotate orders and food products throughout the week to ensure highest quality and freshness
• Actively participate in daily, weekly, monthly trainings and operational updates to ensure up-to-date knowledge
• May be assigned additional work within the restaurant operation as needed
• Follow and enforces all local/state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to FDA and Health Code guidelines

Skills

Six months experience in food industry

Exceptional communication

Team player

Strong cooking knowledge

Knife skills

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Job description

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that’s in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Prep Cook is a member of the kitchen team, who will work closely with all other positions in the Back of the House operations to receive, prep, and organize food in order to maintain proper BOH operations for the continuity of the guest experience. In addition to the normal daily duties, at times, the Prep Cook will be assigned roles in the dish area or kitchen line to assist with operations as needed. The Prep Cook, who reports to the BOH Supervisor Team, operates grills, fryers, broilers, mixers, ovens, and other kitchen cooking equipment to prep food according to the recipe.

What’s In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $14.35 to $22.17 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location. But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Prepare raw and ready-to-eat foods, in accordance to standardized recipes approved only by Executive Chef or General Manager
• Prep cooks will be cross trained to support operations in our dish room and kitchen line
• Maintain prepped food levels as directed by the supervisor on duty
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and workings areas are safe, clean, well maintained, and in proper working condition
• Receive, organize, and rotate orders and food products throughout the week to ensure highest quality and freshness
• Actively participate in daily, weekly, monthly trainings and operational updates to ensure up-to-date knowledge
• May be assigned additional work within the restaurant operation as needed

Follow and enforces all local/state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to FDA and Health Code guidelines

Please Apply if You Have

• 6 months experience in the food industry required
• 6 months prep, line cook, or equivalent experience in the food service industry preferred
• A pattern of regular, prompt, dependable attendance required
• Ability to handle the pressures of coordinating a wide range of activities while still delivering superior product to the guests
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes
• Exceptional communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong knowledge of food product and cooking methods
• Ability to expand and convert recipes to achieve different
• Proficient in basic knife and butchering skills
• Strong attention to detailBasic computer literacy skills

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

You must be at least 18 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=2241

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer