Lead Prep Cook
$41,600–$43,360 year
On-site · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead prep operation as part of OMB's Culinary Management Team at the Ballantyne location, overseeing daily prep pars, organizing ingredients, and mentoring prep staff. Maintain high-quality prep items, follow recipes and guidelines, ensure proper labeling/rotation, operate slicers/food processors safely, and uphold health/sanitation standards. Conduct quality checks, monitor inventory and temperature logs, and support catered events. Report to the Executive Chef and collaborate with Culinary and Service Teams to keep the kitchen ahead of service and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
Required Qualifications
- Culinary degree or culinary training at a high-volume food establishment
- Knowledge of professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Previous prep cook experience
- Strong leadership and communication 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 and reliable
- Embodies OMB's 6 core values
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