Prep Cook at Kindred Restaurant

Kindred Restaurant; Davidson (NC); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Descripción de la vacante

Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC is seeking detail-oriented prep cooks for our back-of-house team. This fast-paced role focuses on consistency, precision, and setting the kitchen up for a great service, with opportunities to advance within a growing local restaurant group.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, practicing proper knife skills, labeling and rotating stock, and supporting line cooks during service while maintaining food safety and cleanliness in a busy, high-volume

Formación

• Previous kitchen or prep experience preferred, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Solid knife skills and working knowledge of food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute consistently.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work morning shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare ingredients and menu components according to recipes and kitchen standards
• Practice proper knife skills, portioning, and food handling techniques
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked prep station
• Label, date, and rotate stock following proper food safety procedures
• Assist line cooks during service as needed
• Communicate with kitchen leadership regarding inventory and prep needs
• Follow all health department and food safety guidelines
• Support a fast-paced, detail-oriented kitchen environment during high-volume shifts

Conocimientos

Knife skills

Food safety

Recipe following

Team player

Physical stamina

Descripción del empleo

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Position Summary

We're hiring detail-oriented, hospitality-driven prep cooks to join our back-of-house team at Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment suited to cooks who take pride in consistency, precision, and setting the kitchen up for a great service. We offer a challenging workplace for individuals interested in furthering their knowledge in the culinary world.

About Us

Kindred is an upscale casual restaurant and the flagship of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned five James Beard Foundation nominations for Best Chef: Southeast along with other national and local accolades. We want to continue to grow and push the boundaries of food and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu components according to recipes and kitchen standards
• Practice proper knife skills, portioning, and food handling techniques
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked prep station
• Label, date, and rotate stock following proper food safety procedures
• Assist line cooks during service as needed
• Communicate with kitchen leadership regarding inventory and prep needs
• Follow all health department and food safety guidelines
• Support a fast-paced, detail-oriented kitchen environment during high-volume shifts

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or prep experience preferred, or a strong willingness to learn
• Solid knife skills and working knowledge of food safety practices
• Ability to follow recipes and execute consistently
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Reliable, organized, and able to work well as part of a team
• Flexibility to work morning shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Starting at $19/hr.
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Employee Discount
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule: Morning shift

Restaurant Type: Upscale casual