Prep Cook - Craft Fresh Ingredients for Memorable Dishes

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Florida; Sur place; USD 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

50 percent Dining and Carryout Discount

40 percent Retail Wine Discount

Monthly Wine Tastings for Two

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedules

Early Pay Access

Wellness and Mental Health Support

Wine and Culinary Education

Career Growth Flight Plan

Résumé du poste

A prominent restaurant chain in New York is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare fresh, high-quality ingredients and ensure quality in food preparation. The ideal candidate will have basic knife skills, a team-oriented attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining high quality standards, organizing workstations, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. This position offers several benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Previous prep or line cook experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort following recipes and portioning food.
• Availability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.

Responsabilités

• Prepare fresh ingredients and follow recipes with accuracy.
• Maintain high quality standards in prep and execution.
• Communicate with teammates and managers to ensure a smooth kitchen flow.

Connaissances

Basic knife skills

Team focused attitude

Ability to follow recipes

Kitchen safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Description du poste

At Cooper’s Hawk, our Prep Cooks bring heart to every recipe and precision to every task. By preparing fresh, high-quality ingredients, they set the tone for a great dining experience. Every slice, portion, and plate supports Uncompromising Hospitality, helping the kitchen run smoothly and ensuring every guest enjoys consistent and memorable food.

What You’ll Get

• Incredible Discounts:
• 50% Dining and Carryout
• 40% Retail Wine
• 20% Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
• Pay Access before Pay Day
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Time Off
• Access to Team Member Relief Program
• Employee Assistance Program, providing mental health, legal and financial counseling.
• “Everyday Benefits” Program to include insurance coverage (pet, life, auto, home/property) and employee discounts on goods and services
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Wine and Culinary Education
• Career Growth Flight Plan
• Team Member Rewards, Tenure Recognition and Referral Bonuses
  
  

How You Will Succeed

Show Up Ready: Come Prepared, stay sharp, and start strong.

• Prepare fresh ingredients and follow recipes with accuracy
• Set up and organize your station to stay efficient through every shift
  
  

Own What You See: Take Responsibility, jump in, and do what needs to be done.

• Maintain high quality standards in prep and execution
• Keep your work area clean, stocked, and safe while handling ingredients with care
  
  

Stay in Sync: Communicate often, move with your team, and keep service flowing.

• Communicate with teammates and managers to ensure a smooth kitchen flow
• Perform these kitchen functions:
• Wash, peel, slice, and mix vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, and garnishes.
• Prepare hot and cold sauces
• Carve and slice meats and cheeses
• Portion food for service
• Follow daily systems and procedures to stay organized and on track
  
  

Make It Personal: Be genuine, listen well, and tailor each experience.

• Take pride in your prep work because every detail matters
• Support the kitchen team by creating the foundation for every great dish
  
  

Add a Touch: Go beyond the expected to create memorable moments.

• Go beyond the basics by keeping kitchen equipment in excellent condition
• Keep an eye out for ways to make the kitchen cleaner, faster, and better
  
  

What You Will Bring

• At least 18 years of age
• Previous prep or line cook experience preferred
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation
• Comfort following recipes and portioning food
• A team focused attitude and ability to stay organized in a fast paced environment
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English
  
  

Cooper’s Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper’s Hawk.

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

About Us

Cooper's Hawk features a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail for entertaining and a full-service restaurant, bar and private event space, offering a modern-yet-casual dining experience. Each scratch-kitchen menu item is designed to pair with our wines. Speaking of wine...the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club is perhaps the largest in the world, offering not only top-notch award-winning wines but also exclusive Wine Club membership benefits, including curated dining and travel experiences. Since 2005, we've brought the Napa Valley experience to our guests and Wine Club members, and now, with Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk, we’re bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to them as well. Together, we’re creating a lifestyle brand like no other.