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City Winery Nashville is Hiring a Prep Cook Near Nashville, TN

Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation 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, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life.
Who are you?
You're a rockstar with a passion for music, a love of wine, and a deep respect for hospitality. You know how to connect with people, but you're not just a people pleaser - you thrive under pressure and love making quick decisions that impact the business and culture. You know you have more to learn and are always looking for ways to grow, both personally and professionally. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to be a part of something bigger, you want to join a brand and culture that not only makes a difference, but also helps others INDULGE THEIR SENSES.
Who are we?
City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world-class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90 points, City Winery offers a range of top-notch events & experiences.
Why us?
Competitive pay plus generous benefits. An atmosphere of learning, development & enrichment opportunities. A career trajectory within a growing company with abundant opportunities for advancement. A fun team of passionate individuals who share your love of hospitality and the opportunity to provide guests with unforgettable nights filled with music & wine.

Position Summary
Prep cooks are responsible for the preparation of food items. This includeschopping vegetables, breaking down, cutting or grinding meat, weighing andmixing ingredients, washing and preparing vegetables, storing food, and otherduties as per business need.

Minimum Qualifications

● Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Prep Cook in full-service, high-volume, fastpaced 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 pounds.
Overview of Responsibilities● Gather and prepare a variety of food items for kitchen service in anaccurate and 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 sanitation standards
● 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 presentableappearance.
● Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

Perks & Benefits! Comped concerts and dining experiences,employee merchandise and meal discounts, FREE family meal, 401K RetirementPlan, Volunteer Opportunities, Flexible Spending Accounts including pre-taxcommuter benefits and parking, & more depending on position and otherCompany eligibility requirements. 

 

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$29k-35k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/06/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

03/31/2024

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Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.

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