Prep Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 2 years of cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Excellent knife skills; must possess own knives.
• Food Handler Certified.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, turning, and stooping; ability to stand and work on feet for several hours at a time.
• Normal vision and hearing ranges required.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a private club, hotel, or resort setting.
• Culinary degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to order in an à la carte environment; perform banquet cooking as needed.
• Follow recipes and specifications for food preparation, plate presentation, and garnish setup.
• Take responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Stock and maintain sufficient food product levels at the line station for smooth service.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, kitchen equipment, and utensils.
• Handle, store, and rotate products properly; label and date all food items.
• Know and follow the Club’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with other line cooks to ensure correct timing of food items.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.