2027 Prep Cook

Under Canvas Inc.; Surry (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member housing

Job summary

Under Canvas is seeking a Prep Cook for seasonal, hourly work in outdoor environments. You will support the food & beverage team with ingredients prep, basic cooking, and adherence to food safety protocols to ensure quality dishes for guests of diverse groups and individuals.

You will work with back-of-house teammates to maintain standards, prepare and plate dishes, and respond to guest questions, including dietary needs. Housing is available for team members for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification – must be obtained by opening date or before working with food/alcohol.
• Teamwork.
• Communication skills.
• Kitchen experience.
• Knife skills and experience.
• Food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain composure and resourcefulness in unpredictable guest needs, equipment issues, weather, and incidents on property.
• Collaborate and interact professionally with guests, F&B team, and other departments.
• Know menu ingredients and prep methods to answer guest questions and accommodate dietary needs.
• Solve problems independently or with the team/supervisor.
• Ensure guest safety by following all food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality menu items and positive guest experiences.
• Listen to teammates and anticipate operational needs to support smooth service.
• Share ideas to contribute to programing.
• Value teamwork and readily assist others.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and timely.
• Prepare and plate dishes with proper prep and portioning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective Communication

Adaptagility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Job description

Summary

As a Prep Cook, you are an integral part of our food and beverage team. You will work with other Back of the House team members to deliver on culinary standards. You will support the food & beverage operation with preparation of ingredients using methods such as chopping, slicing, dicing, blending, mixing and basic cooking techniques. This is a heart of the house role, critical to the success of the overall operation. You will keep our guests and team members safe by following food safety and sanitation protocols. Your goal is to work as a team to push out quality dishes to create memorable dining experiences. We cater to a diverse range of guests including groups, families, and individuals varying in age, interests, and with various degrees of comfort in outdoor elements. This is a seasonal, hourly position and includes the option of team member housing for the duration of employment.

Competencies

• Effective Communication
• Adaptagility

Key Responsibilities

• You maintain composure, take action, are resourceful, and solutions-minded in unpredictable situations such as diverse needs of guests, equipment challenges, weather, and other incidents on property.
• Collaborate and interact professionally with guests, food & beverage team, and other department co-workers.
• Be knowledgeable about menu ingredients and food preparation methods to help navigate guest questions and special dietary needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve independently or in collaboration with your team and/or supervisor.
• Actively maintain guest safety by following all food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Your culinary passion and commitment to delivering quality menu items will be a critical contribution to positive guest experiences.
• Your positive attitude, ability to listen to team members, and anticipate operational needs will lead to consistently positive guest feedback.
• Contribute to programing by sharing ideas.
• You value teamwork, quickly step in to help others.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and plate dishes with proper prep and portioning in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Handler (ServSafe) Certification
  • Must be obtained by property opening date or before starting any work involving food or alcohol handling
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Kitchen experience
• Knife skills and experience
• Food preparation

Additional Information

• This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment, when applicable.
• This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 45lbs independently.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering in an outdoor environment on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind.
• This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and/or motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Under Canvas.

Compensation and Benefits

Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in:

• Health Insurance
• 401K (eligible if work hourly minimum as required by law)
• Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays
• Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts
• Lifestyle partner brand and industry discounts
• Housing available for employees only (no pets) and is subject to fringe benefit and maintenance fee paycheck deductions
• Employee Assistance Program

Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.
With locations near America's most iconic national parks, and backed by KSL Capital Partners, Under Canvas is building a multi-brand platform with ambitious growth plans and a world-class team to support its expansion.