Prep Cook - High-Volume Kitchen in a Wine & Music Venue

City Winery St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

City Winery St. Louis is seeking a prep cook to support a high-energy kitchen that blends wine, food, and live music experiences. You will prepare a variety of items, follow recipes precisely, and work at multiple prep stations in a fast-paced environment.

We value strong knife skills, food handling expertise, and teamwork. The role requires standing for long periods, adherence to safety standards, and flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays within a thriving hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Prep Cook in a high-volume kitchen or fast-paced food service.
• Strong work ethic, teamwork, and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent knife skills and food handling experience.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards.

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 based on guidelines and recipe standards.
• Perform work in different prep stations as per business demands.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment in a safe manner.
• Weigh and portion product to meet recipe standards.
• Store, label, and date items according to proper practices.
• Clean and sanitize all work stations, areas, and equipment.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, follow safety guidelines.
• Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed.
• Ensure food is stored properly when not in use.
• Maintain knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and presentation.

Skills

Knife Skills

Food Handling

Health & Safety

Time Management

Team Player

Job description

City Winery St. Louis is seeking a prep cook to support a high-energy kitchen that blends wine, food, and live music experiences. You will prepare a variety of items, follow recipes precisely, and work at multiple prep stations in a fast-paced environment.

We value strong knife skills, food handling expertise, and teamwork. The role requires standing for long periods, adherence to safety standards, and flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays within a thriving hospitality setting.