Prep Cook

Kindred Hospitality Group

Prep Cook

Mooresville, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Position Summary

    We're hiring detail-oriented, hospitality-driven prep cooks to join our back-of-house team as we open Deepwell — the newest full-service restaurant from the Kindred Hospitality group. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment suited to cooks who take pride in consistency, precision, and setting the kitchen up for a great service. We offer a challenging workplace for individuals interested in furthering their knowledge in the culinary world.

    About Us Deepwell is an upscale casual restaurant and part of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned five James Beard Foundation nominations for Best Chef: Southeast along with other national and local accolades. We want to continue to grow and push the boundaries of food and teamwork.

    Responsibilities

    Prepare ingredients and menu components according to recipes and kitchen standards

    Practice proper knife skills, portioning, and food handling techniques

    Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked prep station

    Label, date, and rotate stock following proper food safety procedures

    Assist line cooks during service as needed

    Communicate with kitchen leadership regarding inventory and prep needs

    Follow all health department and food safety guidelines

    Support a fast-paced, detail-oriented kitchen environment during high-volume shifts

    Qualifications

    Previous kitchen or prep experience preferred, or a strong willingness to learn

    Solid knife skills and working knowledge of food safety practices

    Ability to follow recipes and execute consistently

    Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

    Reliable, organized, and able to work well as part of a team

    Flexibility to work morning shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

    Compensation & Benefits

    Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Starting at $17/hr.

    Full-time and part-time positions available

    Employee Discount

    401(k) with company match

    Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)

    Flexible scheduling

    Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group

    Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

    Schedule: Morning shift

    Restaurant Type: Upscale casual