PREP COOK

Prep Cook

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 $14.35 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

• Prepare raw and ready-to-eat foods, in accordance to standardized recipes approved only by Executive Chef or General Manager
• Prep cooks will be cross trained to support operations in our dish room and kitchen line
• Maintain prepped food levels as directed by the supervisor on duty
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and workings areas are safe, clean, well maintained, and in proper working condition
• Receive, organize, and rotate orders and food products throughout the week to ensure highest quality and freshness
• Actively participate 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
• Follow and enforces all local/state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to FDA and Health Code guidelines

Please apply if you have

• 6 months experience in the food industry required
• 6 months prep, line cook, or equivalent 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

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.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer