Banquet Prep Cook: Dressings, Canapés & High-Volume Kitchen

Wind Creek Atmore; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wind Creek Atmore is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare all cold prep items and assist in plating according to specifications. You will assemble food onto plates, maintain sanitation, and keep an organized kitchen including refrigeration and storage areas.

The role requires 1 year of high-volume cooking or banquet experience, the ability to read recipes, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. Ability to work odd hours and travel for training is possible.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be nineteen (19) years of age or older.
• One year high-volume cooking experience, culinary schooling, and/or banquet cooking experience preferred.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible cues.
• Must work independently and as part of a team; able to interact with diverse departments.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and prep lists in English; follow directions.
• Must complete Serve Safe Sanitation training.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to company methods of food preparation, cooking, portion control, and garnishing.
• Sharpens and handles various kitchen knives.
• Slices, dices and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cooked meats, poultry and seafood.
• Prepares dressings, sauces, marinades, canapés, hors d’oeuvres, buffet items.
• Uses slicing machine, mixer and food processor as per recipes.
• Handles meat, seafood, poultry and produce per proper food-handling procedures.

Skills

Reading recipes

Safety procedures

Knife handling

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Wind Creek Atmore is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare all cold prep items and assist in plating according to specifications. You will assemble food onto plates, maintain sanitation, and keep an organized kitchen including refrigeration and storage areas.

The role requires 1 year of high-volume cooking or banquet experience, the ability to read recipes, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. Ability to work odd hours and travel for training is possible.