Prep Cook | Join the Opening Team at The Majestic
We’re looking for detail-oriented, efficient prep cooks to join the opening team at The Majestic, a new Chinese-American restaurant coming to North Asheville.
Prep cooks are the backbone of every kitchen. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in doing things right, values consistency, and enjoys being an essential part of a hardworking team. You’ll play a key role in preparing recipes accurately and consistently to help set the kitchen up for success each day.
What You’ll Do
- Follow recipes accurately to ensure consistency, quality, and food safety
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, strictly adhering to health and safety standards
- Operate kitchen equipment safely, including knives, ovens, and fryers.
- Collaborate with chefs and other kitchen crewmembers to ensure consistency and quality
- Receive, unload, store, and organize product deliveries
- Help maintain an orderly kitchen through proper stock rotation and organization
- Lift and move products up to 50 lbs
- Take pride in your work and attention to detail
What We’re Looking For
- Culinary professionals with at least 3 years of prep or line experience
- Strong knife skills
- Excellent time management skills. You will work morning shifts before the rest of the team arrives. The ability to multitask and manage your time independently is essential
- Knowledge of food safety standards (ServSafe certification is a plus, but not required)
- Strong organizational habits and attention to detail
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic. Our team consists of kind, hardworking people who take pride in what they do. If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in
Why Work With Us
- Be part of an opening team building something exciting from the ground up
- Opportunities for growth and internal promotion. We strongly prefer to promote from within whenever possible. If you excel in your role and are looking to take on more responsibility, we’ll be happy to support that path
- Learn from a skilled crew. Our chefs don’t believe yelling is the answer. We’re committed to working calmly and patiently with you to support your growth in the kitchen
- We work hard to cultivate a fun, respectful, and efficient team environment. The person working next to you always has your back, and you always have theirs
- A management team that is here to support you and help you thrive
- Full-time and part-time benefits are available after 90 days
- $18 an hour base pay + tip out for BOH employees
- Family meal every day before service
- Staff discounts across all restaurant group concepts, including Gan Shan, Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian, and Jettie Rae's
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
