Hotel 1928 Prep Cook

Schulte Companies • Waco, TX

8d

About The Position

Collegiate Hotel Group is seeking a Prep Cook to join Hotel 1928. The Prep Cook prepares ingredients and food items according to established recipes, portion standards, preparation guidelines, and daily prep lists for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet service. The role supports cooks and other kitchen team members, keeps workstations and equipment clean and organized, and follows company sanitation, food safety, and health department requirements. The position also requires completing assigned prep tasks within established timelines and performing other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques, knife skills, and safe food handling procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes, preparation instructions, and portion guidelines accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete assigned prep work within established deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively with culinary leadership and team members.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to assist in other kitchen areas as needed.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness, food quality, and safety.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks associated with kitchen operations.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in food preparation, a commercial kitchen, or a similar culinary environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and food items according to established recipes, portion standards, and preparation guidelines.
• Wash, peel, chop, slice, dice, and portion vegetables, fruits, meats, and other ingredients.
• Assist with preparing sauces, dressings, marinades, soups, and other menu components as directed by culinary leadership.
• Follow daily prep lists to prepare ingredients and food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet service.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food according to food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages or preparation needs to culinary leadership.
• Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized workstations, equipment, refrigerators, and food storage areas.
• Handle and store food products properly to maintain freshness and quality and minimize waste.
• Follow portion control standards and recipes to ensure consistency and help reduce food costs.
• Assist cooks and kitchen team members with food preparation and kitchen operations as needed.
• Clean and maintain kitchen tools, utensils, and food preparation equipment.
• Follow company sanitation, food safety, and health department regulations.
• Complete assigned preparation tasks within established timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• DailyPay, allowing team members to get paid today for work performed today.
• Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access starting on day one.
• Multiple health insurance and life insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off for eligible team members.
• Holiday pay / paid holidays.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted hotel rooms.
• Savings Marketplace discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more.

What This Job Offers

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