Prep Cook | Part-Time | Utah Valley Convention Center

Oak View Group•Provo, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook is responsible for food prep, cooking, and cleaning the kitchen and dishes. Clean, cut, or peel foods to prepare them for cooking and arranging on serving dishes. Kitchen employees follow directions from the executive chef. In addition, food preparation workers clean and maintain work areas and equipment. This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00 to $16.00.

Requirements

Previous prep cook experience highly preferred.
Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, and chef knife.
Ability to speak clearly so that listeners may understand.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
General knowledge on providing services to customers based on their needs.
High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Ability to work closely with kitchen staff but also spend time alone cooking.
Provide excellent service to customers.
General knowledge for the health and safety of patrons and staff.
Must be sure that all details of the job are performed and their work is accurate.
Must be able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

Clean, cut, or peel various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
Prepare foods according to banquet orders.
Preparation and set up of hot and cold plates as directed.
Arrange food on serving dishes.
Give food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers.
Maintain and clean all equipment-related areas used in food prep, serving, and storing.
Handle and move objects.
Perform activities that use the whole body.
Monitor events, materials, and surroundings.
Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
Estimate sizes, quantities, time, cost, or materials needed.
Control machines and processes.
Evaluate information against standards.
Establish and maintain relationships.
Other duties as assigned by the director of food and beverage and the executive chef.