Prep Cook

Davidson Hospitality Group•Mackinac Island, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Hotel, located on historic Mackinac Island, is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a world-renowned, five-star hotel that offers exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests. With positions available in hospitality, guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, and more, there are abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our hotel boasts timeless elegance, breathtaking views, and a unique island experience, creating a one-of-a-kind work environment. As a member of the Grand Hotel team, you'll have the chance to provide impeccable service to our guests, work in a picturesque setting, and be a part of a rich heritage that spans over a century. Join us in delivering legendary hospitality and become a valued member of our team at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island! Overview This job posting is only for applicants who do not require visa sponsorship. If you do need visa sponsorship, please apply to the H2B job postings. This is a seasonal role on Mackinac Island, beginning in early April and continuing through October. Housing and meals in our onsite cafeteria available at $19.50/day. Prep Cook will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware; storing food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage; preparing a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures; taking and recording temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers; washing, peeling, and cutting various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving; placing food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or storing them in refrigerated storage cabinets; portioning and wrapping the food, or placing it directly on plates for service to patrons; weighing or measuring ingredients; mixing ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads; and receiving and storing food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.

Requirements

Three (3) months of culinary experience in a fine-dining or high-volume environment at a high-end restaurant, resort, or private club required.

Responsibilities

cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware
storing food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
preparing a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures
taking and recording temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers
washing, peeling, and cutting various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving
placing food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or storing them in refrigerated storage cabinets
portioning and wrapping the food, or placing it directly on plates for service to patrons
weighing or measuring ingredients
mixing ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads
receiving and storing food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas