Prep Cook - Full Time - Woodie Fisher Denver

Sage Hospitality Group • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The position typically works morning shifts and requires weekends. Pay is $21–$22 per hour. The position is open until 11/21/26 or until filled.

The Prep Cook works at Woodie Fisher Kitchen and Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Union Station. Duties include following prep lists and standard recipe cards; preparing and portioning ingredients; maintaining food quality, sanitation, and safety; storing and dating food properly; keeping the kitchen and station clean; reporting equipment, food-quality, safety, and supply issues; and following chef or manager instructions. The role requires frequent standing and movement in a kitchen, lifting and moving supplies and equipment, and working in varied temperatures, including a freezer.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of food service or related work experience.
• Ability to work as a team member and communicate with kitchen staff.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry food, small equipment, and supplies, including cases and metros weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull carts.
• Ability to bend regularly and kneel periodically; periodic climbing is required.
• Ability to move around the kitchen and travel 30–50 feet regularly.
• Ability to stand continuously for much of the shift.
• Moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with staff.
• Excellent vision to assess food preparation.
• Moderate comprehension and literacy to read records and special requests.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing checklists and refer to the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking using kitchen equipment.
• Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Portion food products before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and kitchen equipment.
• Close the kitchen properly, follow the station closing checklist, and assist others with closing.
• Attend scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Promptly report equipment and food-quality problems to the chef on duty and immediately report product shortages.
• Use the Standard Recipe Card to prepare all products rather than relying on memory.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the chef or manager on duty.
• Return unused food items to designated storage areas, covering and dating perishables.
• Date food containers, rotate items according to BOH General Operating Procedures and Inventory SOPs, and keep perishables at proper temperatures.
• Follow executive or sous chef instructions; clean the station and take care of leftover food.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Report safety issues to the chef on duty.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) program with employer matching, subject to eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking or complimentary RTD MyRide pass
• Discounts on hotels, restaurants, and more
• Employee referral bonus program, with up to $1,000 per referral

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED