Opening Prep Cook | Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

Cameron Mitchell External • Columbus, OH

8h • $20

About The Position

Our Premier Events team is looking for a dedicated heart of house associate with a passion for cooking and genuine hospitality to add to our team! The Opening Prep Cook position plays a key role in daily kitchen operation by opening the kitchen, managing receiving of product, and executing large batch production. In addition, the opening prep cooks play a key role as saucier, providing sauces, dips, dressing, and stocks. This position ensures the catering team has the ingredients, prep, and organization needed to execute events efficiently and on time. Early mornings are required (example: 6am start time) and possibility of evening events. Starting at $20/hour depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 3-5 years of professional culinary related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, menu descriptions and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests and other associates of the restaurant.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• To perform this job successfully, and individual should have knowledge of/or experience and /or ability to learn with point of sale systems.
• Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms
• Ability to effectively present information in on-on-one and small group situations to guests and other associates in the restaurant
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all portion sizes, recipes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
• Complies with standards of personal cleanliness and proper uniform at all times.
• Complies with policies and procedures set in place to receive all food and supplies per order and store specifications.
• Complies with management and other associates assisting with other duties, if needed.
• Displays proper food safety techniques in handling and preparation. This includes proper personal hygiene, hand washing, gloves, knife skills, etc.
• Maintains a sanitary work station.
• Exhibits punctuality and dependability.
• Knows emergency procedures for the building.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED