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Culinary Position - Line and Prep Cooks

$15.4 - $21 per hour

Cooper's Hawk

At Cooper’s Hawk, our Prep Cooks bring heart to every recipe and precision to every task. By preparing fresh, high-quality ingredients, they set the tone for a great dining experience. Every slice, portion, and plate supports Uncompromising Hospitality, helping the kitchen run smoothly and ensuring every guest enjoys consistent and memorable food.
40 percent Retail Wine Discount; 20 percent Discount on Retail and Private Events

  • Monthly Wine Tastings for Two
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth
  • Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedules
  • Wine and Culinary Education
  • Team Member Rewards, Milestone Recognition, and Referral Bonuses

Set up and organize your station to stay efficient through every shift
Maintain high quality standards in prep and execution
Keep your work area clean, stocked, and safe while handling ingredients with care
Communicate with teammates and managers to ensure a smooth kitchen flow
Perform these kitchen functions:
Portion food for service
Make It Personal: Be genuine, listen well, and tailor each experience.

Take pride in your prep work because every detail matters
Support the kitchen team by creating the foundation for every great dish
Go beyond the basics by keeping kitchen equipment in excellent condition
Keep an eye out for ways to make the kitchen cleaner, faster, and better
Previous prep or line cook experience preferred
Basic knife skills and knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation
Comfort following recipes and portioning food
Availability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English
Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper’s Hawk.
All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Cooper's Hawk features a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail for entertaining and a full-service restaurant, bar and private event space, offering a modern-yet-casual dining experience. Each scratch-kitchen menu item is designed to pair with our wines. Speaking of wine...the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club is perhaps the largest in the world, offering not only top-notch award-winning wines but also exclusive Wine Club membership benefits, including curated dining and travel experiences. Since 2005, we've brought the Napa Valley experience to our guests and Wine Club members, and now, with Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk, we’re bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to them as well. Together, we’re creating a lifestyle brand like no other.

Vacancy posted 14 hours ago
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