Prep Cook Trainee: Learn in a Professional Kitchen

Meadowood-Napa-Valley; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Daily employee meals

Uniforms

Service charge distributions

Job summary

Meadowood Napa Valley is seeking a Prep Cook trainee to work hands-on in a professional kitchen, assisting with basic food preparation, organization, and cleanliness. You will observe techniques, safety procedures, and kitchen operations while learning from the culinary team.

This role provides exposure to a fast-paced environment and helps the team evaluate fit, skills, and work style for potential growth within Meadowood.

Qualifications

• Passion for culinary arts and interest in working in a professional kitchen.
• Basic understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Culinary school training or prior kitchen experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks including washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.
• Support the team with mise en place for service.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with labeling, storing, and rotating food products.
• Observe and learn kitchen techniques, recipes, and plating standards.
• Support dishwashing, cleaning tasks, or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Communicate effectively with chefs and kitchen staff.

Skills

Passion for culinary arts

Kitchen safety

Follow instructions

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Culinary school training or prior kitchen experience

Job description

Meadowood Napa Valley is seeking a Prep Cook trainee to work hands-on in a professional kitchen, assisting with basic food preparation, organization, and cleanliness. You will observe techniques, safety procedures, and kitchen operations while learning from the culinary team.

This role provides exposure to a fast-paced environment and helps the team evaluate fit, skills, and work style for potential growth within Meadowood.