Salary Range: $18-20/hour

Prep Cook | JOB DESCRIPTION

LodgeWorks is actively hiring for a Prep Cook at 

CHARLIE PALMER STEAK NAPA 

Join a dynamic, downtown Napa, California, food and beverage team that manages Charlie Palmer Steak, Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar and Whiskey Bar set within Archer Hotel Napa.

Charlie Palmer Steak showcases a signature progressive American style — for breakfast, happy hour and dinner. Mornings are amplified with favorite javas from Napa’s own cult Ohm Coffee Roasters' full-service coffee bar. Dinner features artisanal beef, seafood and vegetarian options under the influence of local wine country flavors. 

Free garage parking is nearby for employees. 

Who we are 

Napa LW Hospitality is a privately held, hospitality-centric food and beverage management and consulting company. Our guiding principle is hospitality, equally prioritizing the guest and employee experience in multifaceted hospitality organizations. We operate Charlie Palmer Steak Napa, Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar and Whiskey Bar at Archer Hotel Napa. 

Job overview

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing, seasoning and cooking menu and non-menu orders according to LodgeWorks specifications. The position cleans and sanitizes all work areas, including kitchens, food preparation, dish washing, storage, service and other areas as directed by management. The Prep Cook follows safe food handling and service practices and works closely with the Sales staff to service guests, meeting rooms, events, catering, restaurants and bars.

Your day-to-day

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner. 
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with LodgeWorks standards.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure the freshness and proper storage of food. 
• Set up, clear and break down the workstation.
• Utilize a variety of kitchen equipment throughout each shift. Follow all safety procedures regarding the operation of equipment to avoid personal injury and/ or damage to the equipment.
• Identify hazards and assess risks associated with food and equipment. Report all hazards, risks and maintenance problems to the Manager. 
• Control waste and use appropriate portion sizes to maintain food costs. 
• Monitor food inventories and maintain appropriate levels. 
• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards. 
• Practice safe work practices, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Clean working and storage areas, tools, equipment and floors as needed.
• Maintain all sanitation requirements, including temperature, storage, product rotation and product handling.
• Execute daily side work with enthusiasm and motivation.
• Assist in any other task and duties as requested by management.

Who you are

• A team player with a heart for hospitality.
• Customer-focused, with guests, clients and employees at the forefront of your thinking. 
• Nimble and able to adapt to change quickly. 
• An excellent communicator. 
• Comfortable following directions, guidelines and work objectives. 
• Possess a food handling certificate. 
• Capable of exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.? 
• Capable of standing for an entire shift or for an extended amount of time. 
• Capable of reaching overhead, utilizing both hands, leaning over, to stooping and kneeling. 

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees: 

• PTO 
• Hotel and restaurant discounts available at select LodgeWorks properties 
• Health, vision and dental benefits? 
• 401(k) plans with matching contributions? 
• Paid holidays? 
• Short-term and long-term disability (company sponsored)? 
• Referral bonuses? 
• Flexible spending accounts? 

LodgeWorks is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.