Prep Cook

McKibbon Hospitality • Asheville, NC

11d

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for creating cuisine that provides an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests. The primary objective is to create a personalized experience that will entice our guests to return and share their experiences. Your responsibilities include, (but are not limited to) kitchen set-up and station preparation prior to service and at the end of the shift, maintaining the condition of the service area and kitchen, as well as regularly interacting with guests. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Become part of our family and see why so many of our associates have made McKibbon Hospitality their career home.
A Day in the Life:
You will prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
Prep Cook will prepare excellent quality food on budget.
You will assist with receiving orders and put all product in its proper place as directed by the management staff.
You will set up, stock, and maintain work areas.
Prep Cook will move, lift, carry, push, pull, and/or place objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
You will follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
You will properly label and date all prepped product and check expiration dates on all food items to ensure freshness.
You will report any accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions.
You will maintain confidentiality of proprietary information to protect company assets.
You will perform any other reasonable job duties as requested by management.
Typical schedule 10 - 6pm

Requirements

• A valid food handlers card or the ability to obtain one.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Ability to prepare/cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards.
• Ability to operate a variety of kitchen equipment.
• The physical ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge of dining room service procedures and kitchen functions.
• The ability to communicate effectively.
• Embrace the McKibbon Guiding Principles: Think Bigger, Love Your Community, Do the Right Thing, Support Each Other, Make a Lasting Impression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Prepare excellent quality food on budget.
• Assist with receiving orders and put all product in its proper place as directed by the management staff.
• Set up, stock, and maintain work areas.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and/or place objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Properly label and date all prepped product and check expiration dates on all food items to ensure freshness.
• Report any accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information to protect company assets.
• Perform any other reasonable job duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Competitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary by position)
• 401K Savings Plan with 50% matching funds
• Associate referral program
• Brand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development (varies by position)
• Fundraising matching funds program
• Team volunteer opportunities
• 24/7 chaplain services
• Exclusive hotel rate discounts
• Any state specific holiday, vacation or benefit requirements will apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed