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Prep Cook

CompanyPostino WineCafe
LocationHighlands Ranch
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 27, 2026
About The Company
It’s all in the details - inspiring yet familiar surroundings, high quality, approachable wines and fresh, colorful bruschetta boards built for sharing. We’re on a mission to make sure every moment shared within the space of our four walls is one that leaves you feeling dang good. Our secret sauce is simple. It's our people. Yep, people. Our teams are stacked with talented, genuine people and they attract the most awesome, authentic guests through our doors. It started with a simple vision to create a place where we could all come together and connect. So was born Postino - "Postman"​ in Italian, as we made our home in a vacant, 1940's brick post office located in Phoenix, AZ. We've thoughtfully brought the spirit of our little post office to new communities, and we're honored day in and day out to share our energy with your energy, coming together to make the community a more connected and meaningful place. We are seeking individuals who relentlessly pursue excellence and desire to exceed expectations! For more info, visit: https://careers.postinowinecafe.com/
About the Role

Description

WHO WE ARE

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we’re headed to the moon with a simple mission — to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it’s our common values that keep us united.

  • Be Authentic and Humble
  • Act with Integrity
  • Bring Good Energy
  • Get Extraordinary Results
  • Achieve as a Team
  • Inspire with Hospitality

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Prep Cook your responsibility is to perform routine tasks that include completing preparation of food and recipes, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and organizing the kitchen under the directions of cooks, chefs, or food service managers.


TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST

  • Be highly skilled at preparing ingredients
  • Have excellent knife skills
  • Proven track record of adhering to recipe standards
  • Have a passion for working with high quality and fresh ingredients
  • Excel in a fast paced kitchen environment
  • Thrive on teamwork

WHY YOU’LL LOVE BEING A PREP COOK AT POSTINO 

Postino WineCafe has a rich culture of delivering the best hospitality experience in the restaurant industry. We are a growing brand with unlimited career advancement who will support your journey with exceptional beverage and culinary development. The working relationships you build today will be deep, meaningful, and long lasting. Lastly, we believe you should have a voice and be recognized and rewarded for your contributions. 


YOUR BENEFITS

  • Meal Discounts & Perks
  • Competitive Wages Paid Weekly 
  • We provide paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act 
  • 401K with company match 
  • Pursue Level 1, 2 Sommelier Certification reimbursed upon completion
  • Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
  • Access to Medical, Dental, Vision when eligible
  • Access to Teladoc services for all team members after 30 days eligibility
  • Mental Wellness Programs
  • Thanksgiving and Christmas off 

Requirements

  • Full ­time (30 hours or more) or part­ time position (30 hours or less) that requires a flexible schedule, often working weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Normal shifts include as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 2 a.m. and can fluctuate often
  • The position requires 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen cook experience. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues including 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions. 
  • Associate’s degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred but not required 
  • State Food Handler’s Certification is required


Key Skills
Food preparationKnife skillsRecipe adherenceSanitizationKitchen organizationTeamworkFast-paced environmentHospitality
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitality
Benefits
Meal discountsCompetitive wagesPaid weeklyPaid sick leave401k with company matchSommelier certification reimbursementFlexible spending accountDependent careMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceTeladoc servicesMental wellness programsThanksgiving offChristmas off
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food and recipes while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. They work under the direction of chefs and managers to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$18 - $20
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
430
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
30 hours
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