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Position Title: Prep Cook 

Reports To: Executive Chef

Location: OMB Ballantyne

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

1. Dedication to quality, no shortcuts
2. Integrity, do the right thing
3. Service-minded
4. Point of pride in the community
5. Lead, don’t follow
6. Team

Additional Requirements to Consider

All candidates must pass a pre-employment / post-offer background check. Applications are reviewed regularly; if we'd like to move forward, HR will reach out via phone or email. Positions are posted and maintained regularly — if you have not received communication from HR, we may not have an open position at this time, but may contact you for a future one. OMB participates in E-Verify for employment verification. OMB is an equal opportunity employer that hires individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.