Prep Cook - High-Volume Kitchen for Food, Wine & Live Music

City Winery; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City Winery in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Prep Cook to join a high-volume kitchen. You will prepare diverse menu items, chop vegetables, break down meat, and support pastry and line stations as needed.

The role requires strict adherence to recipes, proper food safety, and timely execution in a fast-paced environment. We operate a unique winery with intimate concerts and fine dining, offering a dynamic work setting where wine, food, and live entertainment intersect.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a prep cook in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and food handling experience.
• Ability to follow recipes to exact specifications and work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prepare a variety of food items for kitchen service in an accurate and timely manner.
• Wash, slice, peel, measure, mix, and prepare food items per guidelines and recipes.
• Work at different prep stations as needed and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Weigh, portion, label, and date items; rotate stock per FIFO; maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with inventory, set up stations, and ensure food is stored properly when not in use.

Skills

Knife skills

Team player

Food handling

Detail oriented

Food safety

Job description

City Winery in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Prep Cook to join a high-volume kitchen. You will prepare diverse menu items, chop vegetables, break down meat, and support pastry and line stations as needed.

The role requires strict adherence to recipes, proper food safety, and timely execution in a fast-paced environment. We operate a unique winery with intimate concerts and fine dining, offering a dynamic work setting where wine, food, and live entertainment intersect.