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City Winery

Prep Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

City Winery is a unique and dynamic hospitality establishment that masterfully blends the art of winemaking, culinary excellence, and live entertainment to deliver an unparalleled experience to its guests. Founded in 2008 by music industry visionary Michael Dorf, City Winery has risen to prominence as a one-of-a-kind brand that combines a fully functioning winery with intimate concert venues, exquisite food and wine classes, private event spaces, and fine dining. The company prides itself on offering sophisticated culinary and cultural experiences tailored to passionate foodies, wine enthusiasts, and active cultural patrons alike. By bringing the authentic wine country experience to the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 lbs

Job 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
  • 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
  • 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 lbs

Job Duties

  • 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
  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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