Prep Cook - Wine Bar - Reserve

About the role

The Wine Bar Prep Cook is primarily responsible for the preparation of food products for use in menu items that represent Biltmore’s standards for Wine Bar food services. Prep Cook is also responsible for proper receiving, storage, and rotation of product; responsible for collecting, washing, distributing, and storing all dishes, glasses, flatware, and utensils, and will maintain all aspects of kitchen sanitation. The success of this position will be measured by guest satisfaction, cleanliness, organization, product quality, consistency and timeliness of service. Assembly and healthy maintenance of all food products will be required, while keeping in line with ServSafe Standards. The Wine Bar Prep Cook provides general assistance and support to the department, leadership, and the company as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean working environment, where sanitation, health and safety standards are never compromised; maintain ServSafe Standards.
• Prepare food and ingredients for use in menu items and drink specials.
• Consistently keep the Wine Bar stocked with clean glasses, and clear of dirty glasses; washing and storing all dishes, glassware and silverware properly.
• Double check daily forecasts in order to prepare and set-up properly for each day.
• Accountable for proper rotation, storage and dating of all food items; check all food items daily for quality and freshness.
• Ensure all items are properly prepared, sliced/cut, garnished, and consistently presented to Biltmore’s quality standards.
• Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned, maintained and in safe, good working order.
• Empty all garbage and clean cans when needed.
• Prepare and plan in advance to ensure everything needed for next shift is ready for the following day.
• Clean sink and pots area after every shift.
• Clean and organize all stations, coolers, and walk-ins for next shift.
• Required to maintain floor cleanliness through consistent mopping and sweeping of floors.
• Responsible for routine cleaning of dish machine.
• Work with the Winery Stockroom Team on receiving and storing items from delivery trucks, and ensuring proper storage and rotation of product.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with food preparation in a full-service restaurant strongly preferred.
• Culinary certification(s) and/or