Lead Prep Cook
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LLC•Charlotte, NC
•$20 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
Serve as a member of OMB's Culinary Management Team, frequently interacting with both the Culinary Team and Service Team. Lead OMB's prep operation at the Ballantyne location.
Requirements
- Culinary degree or culinary training at a high-volume food establishment.
- Knowledge of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
- Previous prep cook experience.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
- Experience using both a slicer and a food processor.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and managers.
- Ability to transport up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment.
- Team player attitude.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Embodies OMB's 6 core values.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients for daily prep pars.
- Organize and measure ingredients accurately.
- Wash, peel, and chop vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
- Prepare proteins.
- Prepare sauces, dressings, and other condiments.
- Label and date prepared items to ensure freshness and proper rotation.
- Safely utilize kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, peelers, food processors, blenders, and mixers.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Ensure that each OMB food item is prepared with the highest quality care and craftsmanship.
- Follow all recipes and guidelines set forth by culinary management.
- Ensure that all stations remain stocked and that logs and par sheets are maintained.
- Oversee daily prep operations, setting prep pars and prioritizing the prep list to keep the kitchen ahead of service.
- Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and prepared items to ensure they meet OMB's standards.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate ordering needs to culinary management.
- Understand temperature regulations and manage temperature logs.
- Train and mentor prep staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in handling changing priorities and high-pressure situations.
- Follow food service guidelines set forth by the health department.
- Perform additional duties as requested by the Executive Chef.
- Assist in catered event execution.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision (full-time employees).
- Retirement plan with company match.
- Free beer stipend for OMB staff.
- On food, merchandise, and beer.
- Complimentary family meal.
- Room to grow across both locations and departments.
- Join a team that takes its craft — and its guests — seriously.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
