Prep Cook

Au Cheval; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits at 25 hours per week

Medical Insurance (HSA Available)

Life, Accident Protection & Critical I

Pet Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Job summary

Au Cheval Nashville is hiring for a kitchen position in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. You’ll prepare from-scratch dishes following our recipes, ensuring consistency and quality across all stations, including meats, seafood, and vegetables. Comfort with standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

Benefits are offered at 25 hours per week, including medical insurance and other protections. Weekend and some holidays availability is expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent kitchen experience required.
• Must speak and understand English.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare amazing food from scratch by following our recipes to produce consistent results.
• Understand and comply with standard cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen practices.
• Cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other equipment.
• Portion all the products, follow recipes, ensure attractive plate presentation.
• Keep workstation clean, follow sanitization standards, and manage food handling standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

English language

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

Author & Edit Hospitality is proud to bring this celebrated concept to Nashville's vibrant 12 South neighborhood, where Au Cheval will continue its tradition of delivering unforgettable dining experiences in a warm, energetic atmosphere. This new location marks an exciting collaboration between renowned restaurateurs Brendan Sodikoff of Hogsalt and Sam Fox of Author & Edit Hospitality, introducing one of the country's most beloved dining concepts to Music City.

Au Cheval is an acclaimed diner-style bar and restaurant celebrated for elevating classic American comfort food through exceptional ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and genuine hospitality. Known for its iconic cheeseburger, indulgent egg-focused dishes, Au Cheval has earned a loyal following for its distinctive take on traditional diner fare. Guests also enjoy strong, classic cocktails, a thoughtfully curated global wine list, and a robustselectionof draught beers.

Why Author & Edit

• Employee Assistance Program - Concentrating on Mental Health & Wellness
• Benefits available at 25 hours per week
• Medical Insurance (HSA Available)
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits

Who We Are

We author original hospitality experiences and continually edit them to create experiences worth remembering and sharing. Embedded in everything we do is the pursuit of creating something better. And that’s our standard now. At Author & Edit, we believe hospitality isn’t something you follow – it's something you write. Founded by Sam Fox, one of the most visionary minds in the industry, we exist to reimagine what hospitality can be, not replicate what’s already been done. We’re not here to maintain the status quo. We’re here to shape what’s next.

What you’ll do:

Someone who loves cooking! You are consistent and have an eye for the important details. The ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment is vital. You must have 1 year of recent kitchen experience and the ability to speak and understand English. You are comfortable standing for long periods of time and lifting to 50 pounds. Availability to work weekends and some holidays.

• Prepare amazing food from scratch by following our recipes to produce consistent results
• Understand and comply consistently with standard cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen practices
• Cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of another kitchen equipment
• Portion all the products, follow recipes, and always make sure the plate presentation looks great
• Keep it clean! Follow the sanitization standards, make sure your workstation stays clean and organized, and follow all the food handling standards

Author & Edit Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Pay Range

$19 - $24 USD