Prep Cook

Highgate Hotels•San Francisco, CA

25d

About The Position

The Cook prepares food items according to standardized hotel recipes for restaurants, room service, employee cafeterias, and banquets. The role maintains high standards for appealing food presentation while ensuring kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and safety, and minimizing waste while maximizing cost and production efficiency. The position may also support other kitchen roles as needed.

Requirements

Culinary experience required.
Thorough knowledge of menus and preparation requirements according to hotel standards.
Proficiency in charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sautéing, braising, roasting, and par-cooking.
Knowledge of herbs and spices and their proper use.
Ability to stand for the entire shift.
Ability to withstand hot and cold temperature variations.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas.
Complete food and station preparation before restaurant opening to support prompt service during restaurant and room service operating hours.
Prepare and display buffet food items according to hotel standards.
Recognize quality standards for fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment and follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
Prepare banquet food as required, following Banquet Event Order specifications.
Prepare and serve food for the Employee Cafeteria as directed by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Prepare food according to hotel standard recipes; prepare specials under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Break down buffets and kitchen lines and properly store food and equipment at the end of each meal period.
Work banquet food stations as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Know the location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.
Practice safe work habits to avoid injury to self and other employees.
Use Production Charts as specified by hotel standards.
Support any kitchen position in need of assistance.
Follow Health Department and company regulations for food, storage, and safety standards.
Operate kitchen equipment and maintain its cleanliness.
Follow a “Clean As You Go” policy.
Assist with food storage and rotation according to hotel procedures.
Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law