Kitchen Prep Cook, Haven

Job overview

Kitchen Prep Cook, Haven is an onsite, full-time role in Blowing Rock, NC. Compensation is not specified. Haven is a new chef-driven restaurant backed by the support and resources of Chetola Resort, with a menu rooted in Appalachian cuisine and regional ingredients. The prep cook prepares ingredients and foundational components with accuracy and care so the kitchen is ready for service. The role supports food quality, efficient production, thoughtful ingredient use, and the development of kitchen systems and standards for the restaurant’s opening team.

What you'll do

• Prepare ingredients and components
• execute daily prep lists
• wash, trim, peel, cut, portion, and process ingredients
• prepare sauces, stocks, dressings, marinades, purees, and garnishes
• follow recipes and specifications
• label, date, store, rotate, and organize ingredients
• maintain portion consistency
• communicate prep levels and shortages
• keep the workstation clean and organized
• participate in pre-opening training, tastings, and culinary education
• help refine recipes, prep systems, and workflows
• follow food quality, sanitation, and safety standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen prep cook

haven

blowing rock nc

full-time

opening team

appalachian cuisine

farm-to-table

small plates

tasting menu

ingredient preparation

knife skills

food safety

recipe preparation

culinary development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Advancement opportunities
• access to local and regional ingredients
• ongoing culinary learning
• input into kitchen systems and culture
• scheduling practices designed to support work-life balance when operationally possible.

Why this role

Founding kitchen team members may help shape prep systems, recipes, workflows, and opening procedures and may have opportunities to grow into expanded or leadership responsibilities.

About the employer

Haven is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.