Culinary Prep Specialist

Cooper's Hawk is a distinguished lifestyle brand that combines a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail offerings and a full-service restaurant, bar, and private event space. Known for its modern yet casual dining experience, Cooper's Hawk has carved a unique niche in the hospitality industry since its inception in 2005. The company emphasizes scratch-kitchen menu items meticulously crafted to pair perfectly with their award-winning wines, making every dining experience memorable and deeply satisfying. Cooper's Hawk's Wine Club is heralded as one of the largest in the world, offering members exclusive dining and travel experiences that enhance their appreciation of fine wines and excellent cuisine. The brand is further expanding by introducing Piccolo Buco, which brings the vibrant flavors of Rome to their guests, enriching the culinary diversity and lifestyle offering.

The role of a Culinary Prep Specialist at Cooper's Hawk is integral to maintaining their high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction. This position demands passion, precision, and dedication, as it revolves around preparing fresh, high-quality ingredients that form the foundation of every exceptional dish served. Culinary Prep Specialists are entrusted with tasks such as washing, peeling, slicing, and mixing vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients essential for salads and garnishes, as well as preparing hot and cold sauces. They are also responsible for carving and slicing meats and cheeses with accuracy and portioning food for service to ensure consistency and quality. This role supports the kitchen team by maintaining an efficiently organized and clean work station, ensuring kitchen equipment is in excellent condition, and upholding rigorous kitchen safety and sanitation standards.

Cooper's Hawk offers its Culinary Prep Specialists not just a job but an opportunity to grow and advance their culinary careers through a Career Growth Flight Plan. Employees benefit from a supportive work environment that values teamwork, communication, and mutual respect. The company promotes Uncompromising Hospitality, striving to give every guest a consistent and memorable dining experience through meticulous preparation and execution. The role also includes opportunities for continuous learning with access to wellness and mental health support, wine and culinary education, monthly wine tastings for two, and generous employee discounts across dining, carryout, retail wine, and private events. With benefits like medical, dental, vision, telehealth, 401k with company match, paid time off, flexible schedules, and early pay access, Cooper's Hawk fosters a healthy work-life balance and a fulfilling career path for its team members.

In this role, Culinary Prep Specialists are expected to show up ready, prepared to work with sharpness and enthusiasm, while taking ownership of their tasks and responsibilities to ensure the smooth flow of kitchen operations. They play a vital role by supporting their teammates, communicating effectively to maintain service flow, and seeking opportunities to enhance kitchen cleanliness, speed, and efficiency. Cooper's Hawk values team players who take pride in their prep work and go beyond the expected to create memorable culinary moments. This role requires physical stamina, including the ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays. Proficiency in English is necessary to ensure clear communication and safety compliance. Cooper's Hawk is committed to inclusive hiring practices and reasonable accommodations, creating opportunities for all qualified applicants to join their vibrant team.