Prep Cook

About the role

We are looking for motivated Prep Cooks who are eager to build skills and grow in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Who you are

• Show up with a great attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Take pride in staying organized, moving with urgency, and supporting your team wherever needed.

What You'll Do

• Wash, peel, and cut various foods to prepare for cooking.
• Prepare all items consistently to company recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station and the rest of the kitchen.
• Handle all food items by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipe specifications.
• Label and store all products following company and safety standards.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Promptly inform management when equipment is not working properly.
• Complete opening and closing checklists and assist others in opening and closing the kitchen.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes and can produce them to company standards.
• Follow all direction provided by the Kitchen Manager.
• Communicate and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Communicate product needs to line cooks, support staff, and Kitchen Manager.
• Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, police, and procedures.
• Aid cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide cooks with needed items.
• Fill in for fellow team members where needed to ensure quality and service standards are met.
• Arrive appropriately dressed and ready to work on time.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prep or line cook experience is a plus.
• Ability to work holidays, even if their regular scheduled days do not fall on the holiday.
• Physical requirements: Must be able to do heavy lifting (up to 50lbs) and remain on your feet for up to 10 hours at a time.
• Ability to work in a hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time at a fast pace.

Skills

• Knowledge of assigned recipes and ability to produce them to company standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Physical stamina and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Plum Benefits - Exclusive discounts, special offers, and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels, and more.
• Food and Beverage Discounts.
• Catering Discounts.
• Employee Appreciation Parties (Holiday, End of the Summer).
• Employee outings (brewery tours, Six Flags, baseball games, and more!)
• Discounted Branded Merchandise.
• Closed on Major Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Easter, 4th of July).
• 401K with discretionary match (for salaried positions).
• Sales Incentives.

Pay

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.

Contact

We are always accepting applications. Please note: Submitting an application means your information will be added to our applicant tracking system. While you may not hear from a hiring manager right away, we review all submissions and will be in touch if we’d like to invite you for an interview.