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About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Referral Bonus
• Holiday Pay
• Matching 401K
• Employee Assistant Program
• Investment in Career Growth and Tuition Reimbursement
• Room Discounts
• Employer Paid Life Insurance