Prep Cook

Cineopera is opening in Arts District by downtown and we’re looking for Prep Cooks to join our opening team! Cineopera is an upscale casual rooftop marketplace featuring a full bar, counter-service kitchen, movie screen, and retail shop — all designed to create a vibrant, welcoming space where the community can gather, unwind, and connect.

Open Friday - Sunday morning availability required, full availability preferred. All Prep Cooks will start as part-time with opportunity for full-time based on availability, performance, and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides according to standards
• Ensure prep and work stations are clean
• Understand and apply the correct use of kitchen equipment with respect to safety and maintenance
• Comply with all culinary and mandatory staff training
• Demonstrate efficiency when applying company standards and rules
• Maintain and strictly abide by state and city health code regulations
• Ensure that food leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature according to established standards
• Report any maintenance deficiencies in a quick and timely way
• Maintain a professional relationship with all restaurant personnel
• Actively involved in maintaining and restocking of necessary ingredients/items
• Adhere to dress code policy in addition to following good personal hygiene habits
• Positive attitude, sense of responsibility and ownership of the position
• Possess attention to detail
• Work with a sense of urgency
• Follow all guidelines in our Kitchen Manual

Qualifications:

• Valid Food Handler’s certificate preferred.
• Experience in upscale casual and high volume restaurants preferred.
• Be comfortable with repetitive motions such as walking, bending and standing during your scheduled shift.
• Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

Compensation:

• $18 - $19 hourly wage depending on experience.
• This position is included in the full-house tip pool.

This job description is not an exclusive list of all functions of the role. Other tasks may be asked to be performed as needed in the best interest of the business.