Steward / Prep Cook - Limelight Mammoth - Winter

Limelight Hotels•Mammoth Lakes, CA

About The Position

The Steward / Prep Cook cleans and stores flatware, silverware, glassware, kitchen trays, pots, and pans according to the restaurant management team’s direction. The role also assists with food preparation as requested and reports to the Executive Chef. This is a seasonal full-time position at Limelight Mammoth. Applications are accepted through November 8, 2026. The position involves maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and storage areas, handling food deliveries, completing dishwashing tasks, and preparing food items according to chef specifications. The employee must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays and perform the described physical duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
ServSafe or similar food safety course certification preferred.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures, rules, regulations, and operational standards.
Basic industry terminology.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Basic problem-solving ability, including identifying straightforward issues and proposing simple solutions.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with team members and customers.
Ability to collaborate with others to achieve team goals.
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to follow oral or written directions in basic English.
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, or remain on one's feet for extended periods.
Ability to work in wet, hot, and humid conditions for extended periods and walk on slippery and uneven surfaces.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, individually or with assistance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen.
ServSafe or similar food safety course certification.

Responsibilities

Scrape, stack, and clean dishes properly.
Store dishes and silverware in designated locations.
Set up the dishwashing area, including assembling the dish machine, filling its water tanks, and turning on its heating elements.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including participating in pre- and post-shift cleaning and organization of kitchen equipment, walk-in refrigerator and freezer storage, dry storage, trash, recycling, and floors.
Assist with storing food deliveries.
Clean kitchen walls, floors, loading docks, and other associated areas at appropriate times.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble the dishwasher before the end of the shift.
Post caution signs when floors are wet or being mopped.
Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
Assist with preparing food items according to chef specifications.
Follow the daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service.
Report problems with food products, kitchen equipment, or work areas to a Chef or Sous Chef.
Perform other duties as assigned.