Prep Cook | Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA

Artisanal Brewing Ventures; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Referral Program

Flexible Schedules & Ample Product Dis

Job summary

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is seeking a Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations at our Downingtown area locations. You will prepare ingredients, portion meats and produce, label and store items, and assist with private events to ensure quality and consistency.

With at least 2 years as a prep/line cook, you thrive in a fast-paced environment, follow sanitation guidelines, and work well as part of a team to deliver great guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a prep/line cook preferred.
• Ability to learn basic sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a high-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal ingredients following a recipe and as directed by the Executive Chef or manager on duty.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces according to recipe.
• Maintains compliance with health, safety, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Properly labels and stores food while managing time-temperature logs.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Knife handling

Job description

Prep Cook

The Prep Cook will prepare all prep items on the daily prep list, ensuring proper recipe execution, measurements, labeling and storage; and will accurately and efficiently handle and prepare food products and dishes at assigned stations. Reports to the Executive Chef or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal ingredients following a recipe, and as directed by the Executive Chef or manager on duty.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces according to recipe.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Properly labels and stores food, while managing time-temperature logs according to taproom procedures and health code.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Follows all opening and closing duties as outlined in ABV guides.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Supports the planning, preparation, and execution of private events, ensuring high-quality service and presentation for guests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a prep/line cook preferred.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in high volume and pressure environments.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be capable of working with knives/sharp objects.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Referral Program
• Flexible Schedules & Ample Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.