Prep Cook

Postino WineCafe•Scottsdale, AZ

38d•$19 - $21

About The Position

As a Prep Cook, you perform routine kitchen tasks, including preparing food and recipes, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and organizing the kitchen under the direction of cooks, chefs, or food service managers. The role is suited to someone skilled at ingredient preparation and knife work, attentive to recipe standards, and passionate about fresh, high-quality ingredients. Prep Cooks work in a fast-paced kitchen and contribute as part of a team. Postino WineCafe describes its culture as focused on hospitality and authentic, inspiring experiences. The company offers career advancement opportunities and culinary and beverage development, and emphasizes meaningful working relationships and recognizing team members’ contributions.

Requirements

At least 1 year of full-service restaurant kitchen cook experience.
State Food Handler’s Certification is required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, often on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, with shifts that may begin as early as 7 a.m. and end as late as 2 a.m.
Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues during the specified 1-year period.
Strong ingredient preparation and knife skills, adherence to recipe standards, ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business is preferred but not required.
Passion for working with high-quality, fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

Prepare food and recipes.
Clean and sanitize equipment.
Organize the kitchen under the direction of cooks, chefs, or food service managers.
Adhere to recipe standards and prepare ingredients using strong knife skills.