Prep Cook 2 - The Town Company (Part Time)

Job Overview

A Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's ongoing effort to deliver outstanding service.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness.
• Comply with food sanitation standards and ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Uphold all standards of kitchen hygiene.
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products.
• Stock and maintain designated food stations.
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen.
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred, but not required.
• Food and sanitation certified preferred.
• Experience: Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation. 2 years of sauté or grill experience preferred.
• Must bring own knives or willing to purchase knives.
• Availability to work different shifts including weekends and holidays.

Interaction/Skill Set

• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English to communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Enthusiastic, experienced and passionate about food.
• Foster and uphold a culture of respect, learning and positivity amongst all colleagues.
• Be an enthusiastic culinarian, eager to research, develop and learn.

Work Environment

• Make continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements, such as slicing or chopping food.
• Bend or stoop repeatedly over time, such as removing items from stove, oven, refrigerator or freezer.
• Clean work area and equipment using broom, mop, sponge, cleaning solution and other applicable materials.
• Move objects between 20-50lbs short distances.
• Ability to stand, walk, and continuously perform the essential job functions for an extended period of time.

Benefits

• Free room nights.
• Discounted room nights and Friends and Family discounts.
• 401K with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Unlimited growth potential with Hyatt.
• Ability to relocate for advancement opportunities in the future.
• Proven sales/volume which leads to increased tips/ability to increase wages.
• Teaching hotel where you can learn from some of the best in the business.