Cafeteria Prep Cook

Sensei Wellness Holdings Inc.,; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Plan Matching

Wellbeing Benefit

Employee Discount Program

Tax Savings Benefits Plans

Job summary

Sensei Wellness Holdings Inc. is seeking a prep cook for Nourish, the team member cafeteria, to prepare and portion items, ensure freshness, and support daily cafeteria needs.

You will follow recipes, work with the team to execute meals, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Flexibility with schedule and weekend/holiday shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook, kitchen or fast casual experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic knife skills and kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required food handling or alcohol serving certifications.
• Commitment to a healthier living environment and Sensei philosophy.
• Collaborative mentality and ability to work as part of a team.
• Open to learning and developing new skills, and a strong sense of curiosity.
• Robust and comprehensive Health Insurance, 401k matching, wellbeing benefits.

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day operations of the prep station in the kitchen.
• Food preparation: Wash, chop, slice, dice, and peel vegetables, fruits, and meats.
• Prepare basic cold items: salads, sandwiches, dressings, parfaits, fruit, deli items.
• Portion and prepare ingredients for the hot line: sauces, soups, starches, proteins.
• Assist line cooks and chefs with daily menu execution.
• Label, date and store all prepared items; maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain health code compliance, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Assist cafeterian staff; set up, restock, and manage prep levels.
• Work across departments when required to ensure guest flow and service.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Prep cooking

Knife skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Flexibility

Creativity

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Job description

Founded by Dr. David Agus and Larry Ellison, our ecosystem of products and experiences is designed with one intention: to empower you to grow well and lead the world toward greater wellbeing.

Based on Dr. Agus’ philosophy, Sensei believes we can guide our guests to greater wellbeing by offering experiential movement, rest and nourishment classes and programs. The launch of the Retreatswellnessbrand took placeonLana’i, Hawaii in partnership with Four Season’s lodging and food offerings by Nobu.In this location, Sensei Porcupine Creek, Sensei isoperatingthe lodging operation, as well as world-class golf, tennis, spa, fitness, movement, nutrition, meditative, enrichment and body assessment facilities. In addition, Sensei will run the F&B operation, as part of a licensing agreement with Nobu. Sensei programs and continuing learning sessions are high-touch, evidence-ledand supported by the latest technology.You can read our story here .

Position Description :

The prep cook is responsible for the daily preparation of all items necessary for the operation of Nourish, our team member cafeteria. The prep cook is to prepare and portion food items for daily cafeteria needs; ensure quality and freshness of items; follow recipes provided by the department and also be creative and implement new ideas to the program. They must be able to communicate effectively with the team to ensure a seamless experience.

Responsibilities:

• Run the day-to-day operations of the prep station in the kitchen.
• Food preparation:
• Wash, chop, slice, dice, and peel vegetables, fruits, and meats.
• Prepare basic cold food items including but not limited to: salads, sandwiches, dressings, parfaits, fruit, deli items.
• Portion and prepare ingredients for the hot line, including but not limited to: sauces, soups, starches, proteins.
• Assist line cooks and Chefs with daily menu execution for all meals served.
• Properly label, date and store all prepared items.
• Kitchen Operations and Service:
• Assist the Cafeteria Attendant and set up and stock cafeteria stations before service and restock during service.
• Maintain sufficient prep levels based on business volume and daily production needs.
• Food Safety and Sanitation:
• Maintain strict adherence to all health code, food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Properly handle, store, and rotate food using FIFO (First In, First Out).
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain Food Temp Logs.
• Keep all workstations, cutting boards, knives, equipment, coolers and dry storage clean, organized and sanitized.
• Take out trash, break down boxes, and clean floors as needed.
• Teamwork and Other Duties:
• Communicate effectively with Chefs, Cooks, and cafeteria staff.
• Follow all employee cafeteria policies and safety procedures.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Assist with the daily receiving, organization and storage of all delivered items.
• All food items must be prepared and maintained according to all health code standards
• Leadership - Maintain a positive, upbeat role, promote and exemplify Company values and represents departmental objectives and interests to internal and external customers
• Customer Service - Follow up on complaints, questions, and concerns; respond to internal/external customer needs in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Teamwork - Develop and promote teamwork and cooperation among co-workers
• Safety - Comply with established safe work practices and attend to all safety-related training provided or made available by the Company
• Due to the intimate nature of the resort with limited number of guests on property, must assist teams laterally across all departments to lead a seamless guest flow throughout the different resort spaces
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain any required food handing or alcohol serving certifications required by local or state agencies.
• Must be able to stand for 8-hours, lift up to 50 pounds and work in hot/cold environments.
• Above and beyond attitude is required as well as a flexible schedule with ability to work weekends/holidays and evenings

Qualifications:

• Previous prep cook, kitchen or fast casual experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic knife skills and kitchen equipment.
• Commitment to a healthier living environment and embracing the Sensei Way and philosophy espoused and science identified in Dr Agus’ teachings and writings
• Collaborative mentality and the ability to recognize how to get things done as a team
• Self-confidence and composure to accept critique, process it, and apply the learnings to improve
• Resourceful and adaptable, understanding that a big idea can come from anywhere
• Open to learning, developing new skills and professional experiences
• Loves a good challenge
• Resourceful and adaptable
• A strong sense of curiosity
• Embraces feedback and constantly seeks to improve
• Collaborative and knows how to get things done as part of a team
• Robust and comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Medical (100% paid HMO), Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance and Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Plan Matching
• Tax Savings Benefits Plans
  • Pre-tax 401l Matching Plan
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Saving Plan
• Wellbeing Benefit - Monthly allowance for wellness/wellbeing related expenses
• Employee Discount Program

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex ( i ncluding gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, disability (including association or relationship with an individual with a disability), marital status, National Guard obligation, genetic test results, arrest and court records, reproductive health decision, domestic or sexual violence victim status, breastfeeding requirements, assignment of Income for child support obligations, or credit history or report.

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