Prep Cook: Craft Fresh Prep for Memorable Dishes

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Wine discount

Events discount

Wine tastings

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Telehealth

401k with match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Early pay

Wellness support

Wine education

Career growth

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is hiring Prep Cooks who bring heart to every recipe and precision to every task. You will prepare fresh ingredients and help set the tone for a great dining experience, ensuring consistent and memorable food.

Show up ready, follow recipes, and keep your station organized and safe. You’ll work with a supportive team in a fast-paced kitchen, with flexible schedules, discounts, and growth opportunities described in the job details.

Qualifications

• Experience as prep or line cook preferred.
• Basic knife skills.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion food.
• Team-focused attitude and organization in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to stand long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible availability including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and follow recipes.
• Set up and organize station for efficiency.
• Maintain high quality standards in prep and execution.
• Keep work area clean, stocked, and safe.
• Communicate with teammates and managers to ensure kitchen flow.
• Wash, peel, slice, and mix vegetables 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.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Recipe following

Teamwork

Stamina

Flexible schedule

English proficiency

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is hiring Prep Cooks who bring heart to every recipe and precision to every task. You will prepare fresh ingredients and help set the tone for a great dining experience, ensuring consistent and memorable food.

Show up ready, follow recipes, and keep your station organized and safe. You’ll work with a supportive team in a fast-paced kitchen, with flexible schedules, discounts, and growth opportunities described in the job details.