Prep Cook

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to daily production needs.
• Prepares the ingredients for meals including chopping fruits and vegetables, preparing meats, and measuring items.
• Labels and puts away inventory.
• Assists in preparing food products as scheduled in the cycle menu to include breakfast, lunch, and dinner service and any catering or other special functions.
• Fulfills proper handling, preparation, and holding guidelines, takes temperatures at regular intervals, and maintains foods in sufficient quantities while minimizing over-production and waste.
• Follows kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of six (6) months of high-volume food prep experience in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar institution is required.
• Certificate in food service sanitation (ServSafe or equivalent) required within 90 days of hire date.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Skill in proper knife handling techniques.
• Flu Vaccination required if hired.

Salary

Salary: $18/hour

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Discounted meals
• Parking garage
• Employee referral bonus program
• Resident-run employee appreciation program