Hotel 1928 Prep Cook

Schulte Hospitality Group•Waco, TX

About The Position

Collegiate Hotel Group is seeking a Prep Cook to join Hotel 1928. The role prepares ingredients and food items according to recipes, portion standards, prep lists, and food-safety guidelines to support breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet service. The Prep Cook maintains clean and organized work areas and equipment, stores and labels food properly, monitors inventory and communicates needs to culinary leadership, and assists cooks and other kitchen team members as needed. The position may also involve other duties assigned by management. The role requires basic food-preparation and knife skills, attention to detail, organization, effective teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen. Flexible hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays, are required. The position involves standing for extended periods and performing physical tasks associated with kitchen operations. A high school diploma or GED, previous food-preparation or commercial-kitchen experience, and basic knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety are preferred.

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 preparation 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 ingredients for daily food service.
Assist with preparing sauces, dressings, marinades, soups, and other menu components as directed by culinary leadership.
Follow daily prep lists to prepare 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 promote consistency and reduce food costs.
Assist cooks and other 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 access to get paid today for work performed today.
Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access for all team members starting day one.
Multiple health insurance options.
Life insurance options.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid time off for eligible team members.
Holiday pay and paid holidays.
Pet insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted hotel rooms.
Savings Marketplace discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more.