Prep Cook

  • Lacoste Expired
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time

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Job Description


A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver thehighest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who arepassionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wineclasses, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. Wehave created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, andactive cultural patronsbringing the wine country experience to the middle of alarge city.

Position Summary

Prepcooks are responsible for the preparation of food items. This includes choppingvegetables, breaking down, cutting or grinding meat, weighing and mixingingredients, washing and preparing vegetables, storing food, and other dutiesas per business need .

Overview of Responsibilities

Gather and prepare a variety of food items for kitchen service in an accurateand timely manner
Wash, slice, peel, measure, mix, and prepare food items based on guidelinesand 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 andequipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitationstandards
Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies asneeded
Ensure food is stored away properly when not in use
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, andfood 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 readyto work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance
Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 2 years experience as a Prep Cook infull-service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment
Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
Strong knife skills and food handling experience
Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitationstandards
Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
Ability to take direction
Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in ahigh-pressure environment.
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability tobuild positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
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, andholidays
Ability to perform physical requirements of the role includingstanding/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, usingstairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

About Us

Wine, food, andlive entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incrediblyunique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across thenation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning,locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, aplace where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but away of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionaryMichael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providingunforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues tosustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers arange of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certainlocations, as required by law.

A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver thehighest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who arepassionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wineclasses, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. Wehave created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, andactive cultural patronsbringing the wine country experience to the middle of alarge city.

Position Summary

Prepcooks are responsible for the preparation of food items. This includes choppingvegetables, breaking down, cutting or grinding meat, weighing and mixingingredients, washing and preparing vegetables, storing food, and other dutiesas per business need .

Overview of Responsibilities

Gather and prepare a variety of food items for kitchen service in an accurateand timely manner
Wash, slice, peel, measure, mix, and prepare food items based on guidelinesand 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 andequipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitationstandards
Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies asneeded
Ensure food is stored away properly when not in use
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, andfood 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 readyto work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance
Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 2 years experience as a Prep Cook infull-service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment
Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
Strong knife skills and food handling experience
Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitationstandards
Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
Ability to take direction
Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in ahigh-pressure environment.
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability tobuild positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
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, andholidays
Ability to perform physical requirements of the role includingstanding/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, usingstairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

About Us

Wine, food, andlive entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incrediblyunique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across thenation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning,locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, aplace where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but away of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionaryMichael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providingunforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues tosustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers arange of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certainlocations, as required by law.

Job ID: 478005333
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2025

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