Prep Cook
Role Overview
Serve as a member of OMB’s Culinary Team, frequently interacting with both the Culinary Team and Service Team.
Preparing ingredients for daily prep pars
Organize & measure ingredients accurately
Wash, peel, and chop vegetables, fruits, and herbs
Prepare proteins
Prepare sauces, dressings, and other condiments
Label and date prepared items to ensure freshness and proper rotation
Safely utilize kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, peelers, food processors, blenders, and mixers
Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Ensure that each OMB food item is prepared with the highest quality care, and craftsmanship
Follow all recipes and guidelines set forth by culinary management
Ensure that all stations remain stocked before and during the meal period and that logs and par sheets are maintained
Follow food service guidelines set forth by the health department
Perform additional duties, although not detailed, as requested by the Executive Chef
Assist in catered event execution
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Location
- OMB LoSo
About OMB
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is a well-known craft brewery located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2009, it has become one of the city's premier destinations for beer enthusiasts, serving high-quality beers brewed in adherence to the German Purity Law, Reinheitsgebot. This law, which dates back to 1516, dictates that beer should be made only from water, barley, hops, and yeast, ensuring that OMB's offerings are both traditional and authentic.
OMB's original location is situated in the Lower South End (LoSo) neighborhood of Charlotte, where the brewery features a state-of-the-art production facility, a restaurant, and an expansive 1-acre biergarten. The brewery is especially known for its lively and family-friendly atmosphere, hosting numerous events and festivals throughout the year. Its beers are distributed across North Carolina through an independent wholesaler network, making them accessible statewide.
In Spring 2024, the brewery expanded by opening a second location in the Ballantyne neighborhood of South Charlotte. This new venue is a significant growth for OMB, featuring a spacious, two-story, 14,000-square-foot restaurant and biergarten, designed to offer even more space for beer lovers to enjoy a wide range of OMB’s craft beers.
OMB is particularly proud of its community involvement and commitment to the craft beer movement, consistently offering high-quality brews that range from traditional German-style lagers to experimental seasonal brews. It is a celebrated part of Charlotte's beer scene and an iconic representation of German brewing traditions in the South.
About The Role
Serve as a member of OMB’s Culinary Team, frequently interacting with both the Culinary Team and Service Team.
Preparing ingredients for daily prep pars
Organize & measure ingredients accurately
Wash, peel, and chop vegetables, fruits, and herbs
Prepare proteins
Prepare sauces, dressings, and other condiments
Label and date prepared items to ensure freshness and proper rotation
Safely utilize kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, peelers, food processors, blenders, and mixers
Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Ensure that each OMB food item is prepared with the highest quality care, and craftsmanship
Follow all recipes and guidelines set forth by culinary management
Ensure that all stations remain stocked before and during the meal period and that logs and par sheets are maintained
Follow food service guidelines set forth by the health department
Perform additional duties, although not detailed, as requested by the Executive Chef
Assist in catered event execution
What’s In It For You?
$15-17 an hour base pay dependent on qualifications
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage (for full-time employees)
Free beer stipend
401k with match
Employee discount (food, merchandise, and beer!)
Family dinner
Room for growth
Qualifications
- Culinary degree or culinary training at a high-volume food establishment
- Knowledge of professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
- Experience using both a slicer and a food processor
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and managers
- Ability to transport up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment
- Team player attitude
- Punctual & reliable
- Embody below 6 core values
OMB Core Values
Dedication to quality, no shortcuts
Integrity, do the right thing
Service-minded
Point of pride in the community
Lead, don’t follow
Team
Additional Requirements to Consider
- All candidates must pass a pre-employment/post offer background check.
- Applications are reviewed regularly for both locations. If we would like to move forward with the interview process, HR will contact you via phone or email.
- Positions are posted and maintained regularly. If you have not received any communication from HR, we may not have an open position at the time but may contact you for a future position.
- OMB Participates in E-Verify for employment verification.
- OMB is an equal opportunity employer that hires individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.
About The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Independent Charlotte brewery and restaurant serving German-style beer, biergarten experiences, events, and the Carolinas.
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