Prep Cook

Did you know Bardenay was the first restaurant and distillery in the nation? We pride ourselves on quality and fresh food, top-of-the-line booze, and a place where you can be a team! To succeed together, we value employee ideas, opinions, and input. One primary benefit of an employee-owned company is that we all have a vested interest in the success of Bardenay. Are you a team player, highly motivated, and passionate about your work? Then choose to work for Bardenay!

Top perks:

• Offer of dental, and vision insurance on day 1!!
• Enjoy ½ off a meal while working and end your shift with a $1 beer or ½ off cocktail!
• Bardenay is 100% employee-owned which means you can get shares annually!
• We are closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July. Plus, it’s a paid holiday!
• Bardenay will pay for you to get ServSafe Food Handlers certified!

The Prep Cook assists the cooks in the preparation and service of menu items and performs a number of kitchen activities including pot washing, dish washing, general cleaning duties, and storing food and non-food supplies.

General Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in the preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including line items, salads, soups, and sauces. With pre-preparation of ingredients for all menu items and in accordance with all local health regulations.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Wash dishes and pots.
• Operate dishwashing equipment.
• Distribute and store clean pots, dishes, and utensils.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Empty trash containers as required.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinate the use of time, material, and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Put freight away and keep all kitchen areas (dry storage racks, walk-in, freezer) organized.

Job Qualifications

Experience/ Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. 
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience. 

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Professional communication skills are required.
• Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure. 
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.

ADA Information

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak and hear.
• Close and distance vision.
• Frequent sitting with some standing at times.
• Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 lbs.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly.