Job Description
Get to Know Us
Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.
Get to Know This Role
The Prep Cook is a member of the kitchen team, who will work closely with all other positions in the Back of the House operations to receive, prep, and organize food in order to maintain proper BOH operations for the continuity of the guest experience. In addition to the normal daily duties, at times, the Prep Cook will be assigned roles in the dish area or kitchen line to assist with operations as needed. The Prep Cook, who reports to the BOH Supervisor Team, operates grills, fryers, broilers, mixers, ovens, and other kitchen cooking equipment to prep food according to the recipe.
What's In It For You
We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $16.50 to $22.17 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.
But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.
What You Will Do
- Prepares raw and ready-to-eat foods, in accordance to standardized recipes approved only by Executive Chef or General Manager
- Maintains prepped food levels as directed by the supervisor on duty
- Prep cooks will be cross trained to support operations in our dish room and kitchen line
- Ensures all equipment, tools, and workings areas are safe, clean, well maintained, and in proper working condition
- Receives, organizes, and rotates orders and food products throughout the week to ensure highest quality and freshness
- Actively participates in daily, weekly, monthly trainings and operational updates to ensure up-to-date knowledge
- May be assigned additional work within the restaurant operation as needed
Please Apply if You Have
- 6 months culinary experience in the food service industry preferred
- A pattern of regular, prompt, dependable attendance required
- Ability to handle the pressures of coordinating a wide range of activities while still delivering superior product to the guests
- Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes
- Exceptional communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong knowledge of food product and cooking methods
- Ability to expand and convert recipes to achieve different
- Proficient in basic knife and butchering skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic computer literacy skills
- CA Food Handler's Card within 30 Days required
Additional Requirements To Consider Before Applying - You must be at least 18 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
- Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.
Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment:
- This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly **
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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