Prep Cook
City Winery Nashville, Nashville, TN, United States
A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery delivers a high-end combined culinary and cultural experience to customers who are passionate about sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility that combines a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining, creating a compelling mix for sophisticated foodies and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine‑country experience to the heart of a large city.
Prep cooks are responsible for the preparation of food items. This includes chopping vegetables, breaking down, cutting or grinding meat, weighing and mixing ingredients, washing and preparing vegetables, storing food, and other duties as required by business need.
Overview of Responsibilities
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 a 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, and 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
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Prep Cook in a full-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 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 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, and holidays
Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for the entirety of the shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Prep cooks are responsible for the preparation of food items. This includes chopping vegetables, breaking down, cutting or grinding meat, weighing and mixing ingredients, washing and preparing vegetables, storing food, and other duties as required by business need.
Overview of Responsibilities
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 a 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, and 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
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Prep Cook in a full-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 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 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, and holidays
Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for the entirety of the shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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