Prep Cook - Red Circle Inn

Geronimo Hospitality Group•Nashotah, WI

About The Position

The Prep Cook at Red Circle Inn is responsible for preparing and cooking food items using standardized recipes and following food safety guidelines. The role supports the restaurant’s fine-dining service by maintaining food quality, preparation levels, and a clean, properly stocked workstation. The Prep Cook works with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and helps create a positive, memorable guest experience.

Requirements

Previous experience in a non-fast-food restaurant and/or culinary school training.
ServSafe Certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be at least 18 years old.
U.S. work authorization is required.
Availability for irregular hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Report to work on time according to the posted schedule, dressed in the specified uniform and ready to work when the shift begins.
Prepare food according to recipes and correct food-handling procedures.
Maintain production par levels according to prep sheets.
Measure and mix ingredients accurately, and review recipe modifications with the Executive Chef to meet quality standards.
Taste-test food and take food temperatures using proper ServSafe procedures and guidelines.
Perform food preparation and cooking tasks such as measuring, washing, peeling, cutting, grilling, baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, carving, and portioning.
Monitor food quantities, quality, and presentation during preparation.
Stock the workstation appropriately for each shift and meal period.
Know the menu, including dish ingredients and how to build each dish to order.
Date food containers, rotate food as needed, and keep perishables at proper temperatures.
Clean the workspace after each shift, including changing food storage containers, labeling ingredients, and scrubbing and sanitizing all parts of the station.
Respect coworkers and managers, maintain a positive attitude, and contribute to a fun and memorable guest experience.
Promote a positive perception of the company internally and in public.