Prep Cook - Wicked Weed Brew Pub (FT)

Prep CookDreaming big is in our DNA. It's who we are as a company. It's our culture. It's our heritage. And more than ever, it's our future. A future where we're always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life's moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together when we combine your strengths with ours is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?Location: Brewpub 91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801Reports To: Executive Chef - PubThis job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.At Wicked Weed Brewing, we craft for better to create moments that unite people and enrich communities. We strive continuously to create a safe and inclusive workplace while supporting our communities and reducing our environmental impact. We celebrate unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings, fostering a culture where employees are valued and empowered.As an important member of the Wicked Weed Brewing team, the Prep Cook is responsible for opening the kitchen, putting out daily orders, ensuring daily prep, product rotation and food safety and quality standards are kept at all times.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Opening the kitchenChecking in and putting away daily ordersEnsuring proper product rotationEnsuring any ordering or shipping errors are communicated to kitchen managementEnsuring quality of product through all steps of receiving and preparationWriting daily prep lists and establishing appropriate prep par levelsResponsible for completion of daily prep/mise en place; meeting quality standardsCompleting temp logsUpholding food safety standards at all timesMaintaining a clean and safe workspace, including prep area and storage areasAdditional duties may be assigned as necessary.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of and love for food and craft beerTeamworkResponsibilityDependabilityEffective interpersonal skillsStrong communication skillsStress managementMulti-taskingAdaptabilityInitiativeFood knowledgeKnife handling & safetyHealth code knowledgeFriendly, positive, and approachableEducation and/or Experience:Previous experience in a restaurant settingWork Environment:Rapid changing flow of businessThat of a busy brewpub dining area and full-service kitchen.Early mornings. Workday ends when all prep responsibilities are complete.Fast-pacedThe employee frequently must work in an environment with a moderate to high noise level.Physical Demands:Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time standing and/or walking. Walking surfaces may be wet and/or slippery.Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell.Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. safely and with proper body mechanics and occasionally life and/or move up to 55 lbs.Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.Ability to work effectively in a kitchen environment with fluctuations in temperature and conditions (heat, cold, humidity) for an extended period of time.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.