Prep Cook

AC By Marriott Vancouver Waterfront•Vancouver, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

AC Hotel Marriott, Vancouver Waterfront is currently seeking a Cook (Prep Cook) to join our growing restaurant team! The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients and basic kitchen components so the kitchen is organized, stocked, clean, and ready for efficient service. This role supports the chef and line cooks by completing prep accurately, safely, and on schedule while maintaining consistent quality and presentation standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
At least 1-year experience in prep-cook, kitchen, restaurant, banquets, catering, hotel, or equivalent food-preparation experience is preferred
Basic knife skills and the ability to prepare ingredients safely and consistently
Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, instructions, and established kitchen standards
Working knowledge of safe food handling, storage, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention
Reliable, organized, attentive to detail, and committed to completing prep accurately and on time
Ability to work cooperatively with the chef, line cooks, and other kitchen team members
Ability to work efficiently and remain composed while priorities change during busy service periods
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or move kitchen supplies as reasonably required for the role
Familiarity with inventory controls, prep-tracking tools, par-level systems, or other kitchen-preparation systems
Willingness and ability to work on weekends, holidays, early or late shifts, and other varied schedules required to support the hotel restaurant operations

Responsibilities

Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production procedures
Wash, peel, cut, measure, portion, and marinate ingredients according to recipes and prep requirements
Prepare sauces, dressings, stocks, garnishes, and other basic kitchen components as directed
Label, date, cover, and store food safely using established handling and storage procedures
Maintain prep lists and par levels, communicate shortages, and help keep ingredients available for service
Support line cooks and the chef during service by providing prepared ingredients, replenishing supplies, and responding to changing kitchen needs
Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation
Prep all food for next shift and for the following day
Follow recipes, preparation methods, portion standards, and presentation requirements accurately.
Use ingredients carefully, rotate stock appropriately, and minimize waste while maintaining food quality
Comply with food-safety, sanitation, personal-hygiene, and kitchen-cleaning procedures at all times
Assists with receiving and storage of all deliveries
Work with servers to ensure guest satisfaction and resolve complaints about food service as needed
Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation
Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved
Perform other task as assigned and determined by the Department Head.