Prep Cook

Highgate Hotels•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Prep Cook prepares high-quality food according to hotel standards and ensures food items are prepared accurately and on time for the line, pantry, or main kitchen production area. The role supports safe, clean, and efficient kitchen operations and coordinates with the Chef or Sous Chef for banquet functions and special orders. The posting lists benefits as available but does not specify them.

Requirements

Previous culinary experience required.
High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication with employees and guests.
Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Ability to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns.
Ability to understand and apply complex information from various sources.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and show initiative.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain responsibility for food quality.
Prepare food orders according to established recipes and menus.
Keep equipment and the kitchen clean; maintain an organized kitchen to support high-volume production.
Handle and store food in a sanitary manner.
Recognize quality standards for fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meats.
Coordinate with the Chef or Sous Chef for banquet functions and special orders.
Follow Health Department and company regulations concerning food, storage standards, and safety.
Understand and use the formal requisition process.
Maintain a warm, friendly, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented demeanor with employees and guests.
Communicate effectively, listen to and clarify concerns, multitask, and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Attend required hotel meetings and training.
Maintain regular attendance, proper personal appearance, grooming, and uniform standards.
Comply with hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient operations.
Support productivity, identify problem areas, and assist with solutions; anticipate, prevent, identify, and resolve problems as needed.
Understand and apply information from various sources to meet objectives, cross-train in other hotel-related areas, maintain confidentiality, and show initiative in anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or management.