Cook

Eldridge Hotel Partners Llc; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Cook/Prep Cook role at Eldridge Hotel Partners Llc in Lawrence, Kansas. Must have weekend availability and experience in cooking, sanitation, and station prep. Duties include preparing workstations, cooking with various techniques, presenting dishes, and maintaining stock and equipment.

Teamwork with management, adherence to SOPs, and fast-paced performance are essential. Position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate in hot and cold kitchen environments.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience required.
• Skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Adherence to sanitation procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sanitize workstations and kitchen equipment.
• Cook food using a variety of techniques.
• Arrange and present plated dishes.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.
• Follow SOPs for prep and service.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down stations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety; work under pressure.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Cooking techniques

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork and communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Line Cook/Prep Cook: MUST HAVE WEEKEND AVAILABILITYMaintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.Preparing workstations for cooking.Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.Checking the quality of the ingredients.Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.Cooking food using various culinary techniques.Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to properly and efficiently prep/prepare all hot and cold food.Work as a team with the management staff by performing routine cleaning and basic upkeep of the front and the back of the house.Perform general duties associated with setting up and breaking down stations throughout the kitchen and restaurant to start or close a shift as directed.Rotate, label, and date all products to minimize waste and spoilage.Maintain all kitchen equipment in clean working order at all times.Practice safe work habits to avoid injury to self and others.Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.Cooks spend the majority of their time in the kitchen. Frequent work includes hot ranges, walk-in freezers and coolers. Business levels require a fast work pace. Must be able to work under pressure.Able to move short distances throughout the shift. Bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing may be required to perform routine tasks. Constantly required to handle and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. over moderate to long distances using hand trucks and carts.Line-Cook / Prep-Cook Job Requirements:Must have prior experience as a cook.Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.Must know and follow sanitation procedures.Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.Must showcase great organizational skills.Must be able to multitask and act quickly.Must carry at least a high school diploma.