Dishwasher/prep cook

Chestnut Mtn Ski Resort•Galena, IL

About The Position

The Dishwasher/Prep Cook supports kitchen operations by keeping dishes, utensils, and the kitchen clean and sanitary, while preparing ingredients for chefs and line cooks. Dishwasher duties include sorting and racking dishes, operating the dishwasher with appropriate supplies and procedures, storing clean dishes, maintaining the dish area and back of the kitchen, and emptying trash in the dish room and kitchen. Prep cook duties include washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, dicing, measuring, and portioning ingredients; marinating meat; and preparing sauces and spices according to recipes. The role also involves stocking supplies, labeling food, maintaining a sanitary workspace, assisting chefs and line cooks during service, cleaning kitchen tools, maintaining basic appliances, and helping track inventory. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Basic culinary knowledge.
Knife skills.
Attention to detail.
Familiarity with food safety practices.
Adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a kitchen or culinary training.

Responsibilities

Supply the dining room with clean, sanitized dishes.
Clean kitchen utensils and operate the dishwasher using appropriate supplies and procedures.
Bus, sort, and rack dishes, then place clean dishes in appropriate storage areas.
Keep the dish area and back of the kitchen clean throughout the shift.
Empty trash in the dish room and kitchen area.
Wash, peel, chop, slice, dice, measure, and portion ingredients according to recipes.
Marinate meat and prepare sauces and spices.
Stock supplies, label food items, and maintain a clean and sanitary workspace.
Support chefs and line cooks during service by assembling or plating dishes and keeping ingredients readily available.
Clean kitchen tools, maintain basic appliances, and help track inventory to prevent shortages.
Perform other duties as assigned.