Kitchen Prep Cook
About The Position
Westchester Country Club is hiring a full-time Kitchen Prep Cook for its Culinary team. The role assists with preparing and cutting fish, meats, and vegetables, restocking inventory, and keeping the work area exceptionally clean. The Prep Cook will also develop skills at and support line stations. The position involves preparing food for service according to standard recipes, menu requirements, and prep sheets; handling scheduled station preparation and service; following instructions from the Chef regarding leftover food; and adhering to safe, sanitary food-handling practices under applicable local and state laws.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a prep cook.
- Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food-safety practices.
- Familiarity with culinary terminology and a thorough understanding of proper cooking methods.
- Clear understanding of knife work.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to stand frequently for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry moderate to heavy loads.
- Ability to walk frequently to collect or deliver goods in various kitchens and/or reception areas.
- Excellent physical fitness, visual acuity, and sense of smell to work safely in a kitchen.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree.
Responsibilities
- Assist with prepping and cutting fish, meats, and vegetables.
- Restock inventory.
- Maintain cleanliness of the working area and clean assigned workstation areas.
- Follow standard recipes when preparing assigned items for food service.
- Prepare and cook food items according to the menu and prep-sheet specifications.
- Handle scheduled line assignments, including station preparation and station service.
- Handle leftover food items as instructed by the Chef.
- Use safe and sanitary food-handling practices in accordance with local health and state laws.
- Learn and provide support at line stations.
Benefits
- Medical plan options and prescription coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee assistance program.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- 401(k) plan and financial-literacy education sessions.
- Paid time off, including vacation and personal days.
- 11 holidays.
- Free lunch and dinner meals.
- Free parking.
- Recognition events and activities throughout the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
