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Prep Cook

Prep Cook

City Winery InternationalSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.

Position Summary

Prep cooks are responsible for the preparation of food items. This includes

chopping vegetables, breaking down, cutting or grinding meat, weighing and

mixing ingredients, washing and preparing vegetables, storing food, and other

duties as per business need.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Prep Cook in full-service, high-volume, fast

paced kitchen or food service environment

  • Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
  • Strong knife skills and food handling experience
  • Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation

    • standards

  • Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
  • Ability to take direction
  • Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a

    • high-pressure environment.

  • Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to

    • build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment

  • Aptitude to resolve problems
  • Polished presentation
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and

    • holidays

  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including

    • standing / walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using

    stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

    Overview of 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 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, adhere to safe work and

    • equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards

  • Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as

    • needed

  • Ensure food is stored away properly when not in use
  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and

    • food presentation

  • Ensure all products and prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed,

    • covered, and rotated following FIFO

  • Exhibit mindfulness of volume due to open kitchen setting
  • Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready

    • to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable

    appearance.

  • Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

    • Perks & Benefits!  Comped concerts and dining experiences,

    employee merchandise and meal discounts, FREE family meal, 401K Retirement

    Plan, Volunteer Opportunities, Flexible Spending Accounts including pre-tax

    commuter benefits and parking, & more depending on position and other

    Company eligibility requirements.

    About Us

    Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that  we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the EVerify Program in certain locations, as required by law.