Prep Cook I at Stone Brewing – San Diego, California

About the Company

Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It’s now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S. thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium. Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing in 2022 to brew all of Sapporo’s beer for the U.S. market. Stone Brewing, established in 1996, pioneered the West Coast Style IPA helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution. Now one company, Sapporo-Stone Brewing is among the 15 largest breweries in the U.S. and operates production facilities in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven Stone Brewing taproom and bistro locations. We’ve enjoyed a rich history following our passion and are in search of people who take great pride in building our legacy for the future.

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Summary

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food and menu items to meet service standards, including preparation, portioning, and plating. They support preparing a variety of food products utilizing different equipment, such as breads, pastries, meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, and stocks. If you have a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, and are dedicated to your craft, we want you.

Responsibilities

· Support the kitchen line in maintaining sufficient prep for each menu item during daily service or events.

· Prep and organize food trays to uphold quality service standards.

· Execute and adhere to recipe and kitchen standards for each menu item.

· Maintain adequate levels of food pars, inventory, and station-specific products, including rotation and labeling.

· Perform opening and closing duties effectively for each project or assignment.

· Collaborate with kitchen, event crew, and front of house teams to deliver exceptional fan experiences.

· Assist Event Chef and crew members with event menu specifications and execution.

· Train and demonstrate required skills for kitchen line stations to meet service expectations.

· Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations.

· Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area, including various equipment.

· Report any food item or equipment quality issues promptly to management.

· Attend scheduled team member meetings and contribute suggestions.

· Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of related experience and/or training in high-volume kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Must have a current San Diego County Food Handlers card, issued by the city of San Diego.
• Reliable transportation is necessary.
• Regularly lifting up to and including 50lbs.