Brunch & Prep Cook

Sage Hospitality Group • Denver, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Urban Farmer Steakhouse is a chef-driven seasonal steakhouse in lower-downtown Denver, focused on sustainable practices, locally sourced ingredients, and ethically raised meats. The restaurant describes its style as “rural chic,” combining a warm, elegant, rustic setting with a modern take on the traditional steakhouse.

The Brunch & Prep Cook helps ensure proper kitchen service, food quality, and sanitation. The role prepares food according to recipe cards and production and portion standards, supports efficient line setup and meal service, and helps maintain food safety and cost controls. The position requires weekend availability.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• One to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or another organization.
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen practices and procedures sufficient to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
• Must be able to work weekends.
• Able to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Able to climb periodically and bend the knees to use the lower oven.
• Full range of mobility, including regular travel 30–50 feet throughout the day.
• Able to stand continuously during preparation, service, or expediting.
• Able to hear equipment timers, communicate with staff, and see whether products are prepared appropriately.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must provide an up-to-date resume.

Responsibilities

• Check food items against recipe cards and verify that use records are followed for items served.
• Ensure food is presented efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor line setup before meal functions to support efficiency during service.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and adherence to the kitchen’s “clean as you go” policy.
• Prepare food consistently according to recipe cards and production and portion standards, following server orders.
• Start advance-preparation food items while avoiding preparation beyond estimated needs.
• Date food containers and rotate items according to standard operating procedures, keeping perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check shift pars, determine preparation needs, pull items from the freezer, and set up the line.
• Note out-of-stock items and possible shortages.
• Help keep the buffet stocked.
• Return unused food items to designated storage areas, covering and dating perishables.
• Help develop plans to address food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage according to standard operating procedures.
• Support quality control, training of line cooks, and proper sanitation levels.

Benefits

• Complimentary RTD EcoPass
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotels, restaurants, and more
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program, with up to $1,000 per referral

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED