Prep Cook Jobs

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was created with the inspiration of bringing the Napa Valley experience to all of America, by combining an elegant tasting room with a polished casual restaurant and scratch kitchen. Cooper's Hawk wines have won hundreds of awards and are the Official Wines of the Screen Actors Guild® Awards. We are built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge a COMMUNITY, and with the world's largest wine club membership, we are paving the way to democratizing the good life!

The Cooper’s Hawk Prep Cook plays an integral role in the creation and execution of our menu items, by preparing a variety of cold and hot food items and ensuring consistency in each of our dishes.

What You’ll Do

• Wash, peel, slice, and mix vegetables, fruits or other ingredients for salads, cold plates, and garnishes
• Maintain Cooper’s Hawk quality standards by preparing assigned recipes to specification
• Adhere to all kitchen systems and standards; including completion of 10-minute cleaning procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Carve and slice meats and cheese
• Measure and mixes ingredients to make salad dressings, and cold desserts
• Portion food for service
• Maintain kitchen equipment in “like new” condition
• Set up station according to established specifications
• May perform the following kitchen functions:
• Maintain professional relationships and clear communications with all Managers and Team Members
• Prepare hot and cold sauces
• Follow departmental checklists and standard operating procedures to ensure work areas are prepared for opening, mid-shift or closing in accordance with company guidelines
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized and stocked work area

What You’ll Need

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions
• Basic knowledge of professional cooking and experience with basic knife skills with use of cut glove
• Ability to work within the following conditions: wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must represent Cooper’s Hawk Values
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to perform essential functions to Cooper’s Hawk standards with reasonable accommodation
• Ability to communicate clearly with Guests, Managers and Team Members
• Ability to stand and walk up to 10 hours per shift
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• An individual who thrives in a team-based environment
• Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays
• Previous prep or line cook experience preferred
• Ability to exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 6 hours in length

Cooper’s Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. 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.

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer.  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 makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.