Prep Cook

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Hotel discounts
• Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of food quality, presentation, and cost control according to recipe cards
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment to measure, mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables, and trim and cut meat, poultry, and fish
• Control food waste, loss, and usage per Guidelines for Operations
• Assist in setting plans and actions to correct any food cost problems
• Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages
• Start food items prepared ahead of time, taking into consideration meeting rooms, hospitalities, or employee events; avoid over-preparation when possible
• Assist in preparation, production, and service of special functions
• Filter oil in deep fat fryer daily
• Assist in storing food when deliveries arrive; date and rotate all food containers as required
• With help from the Dining Room Attendant, clean entire area, close and lock storage cabinets
• Set up, operate, clean, and sanitize all equipment in a safe manner
• Check condition of area and equipment, notifying manager of areas needing attention
• Follow sanitation standards at all times, including proper hand washing techniques
• Be extremely aware of cross contamination and how to avoid it
• Practice safety standards at all times
• Wash dishes as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of emergency procedures
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work under a high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of food and beverage products
• At least one year of experience as a cook
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays