Prep Cook

Glenstone•Potomac, MD

10h•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Café, the position is part of a team committed to delivering a high-quality experience by facilitating meaningful engagements for all Glenstone visitors. Under the direction of the Chef, the Prep Cook is responsible for hands-on food preparation in the kitchen of the museum Café to help ensure the menu recipes are executed consistently and of the highest quality. The cuisine at the Café and Patio is inspired by the visitor experience we offer; unhurried, simple yet elegant, designed to nourish as well as delight the palate. The Prep Cook will contribute by setting up the kitchen at the start of everyday, receiving and unloading deliveries, preparing mis en place (e.g. chopping vegetables, breaking down meat and poultry, preparing sauces) for multiple stations prior to service, helping with cooking and plating menu items during service, breaking down and cleaning the kitchen at the end of each day, and preparing for the next service.

Requirements

COVID-19 vaccination and up to date on all boosters.
2-3 year experience in a full service, “from-scratch” kitchen, including experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, or prep cook.
Attention to detail and cleanliness.
High level of reliability and punctuality.
Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work full-time Wednesday to Sunday.
Availability to work during evening hours to support events or extended hours.
Adaptability to work in a fluid, dynamic work environment, including scheduled meal and break times.
Current SERV Safe certification and ability to maintain certification standards (Glenstone will provide ongoing training and certification).
Able to bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
Reliable transportation to Potomac, MD and a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Allergen awareness training.
Alcohol awareness training.

Responsibilities

Follows recipes, procedures and presentation standards consistently.
Ensuring proper food safety, sanitation standards are met consistently.
Receiving, loading and unloading deliveries.
Stocking the line with items needed to complete orders on time.
Check and log the quality and freshness of ingredients.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including utensils, equipment and dishes.
Handle and store ingredients and food.
Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers.
Fill in for Line Cook when necessary.
Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
Occasionally serve food.
Maintaining and adhering to 5S visual quality control process in the kitchen and storage spaces.
Execute opening and closing procedures.
Uphold culinary standards and regulations, including adherence to established Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.
Perform other related duties as required.