Full-Time Cook

Terratron; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Hotel discounts worldwide for eligible

On-Demand Pay

Terratron discounts

Job summary

Terratron in Rochester, MN is seeking a Cook/Prep Cook to deliver service, quality, and hospitality in food and beverage operations. You will prepare dishes, maintain cleanliness, follow food safety standards, and support brand guidelines across shifts.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. Flexible scheduling including weekends and evenings is required; uniform and professional appearance are expected.

Qualifications

• Reliable, self-motivated time management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible scheduling including weekends, holidays, days, evenings, and nights.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and beverage service standards.
• Cash handling or POS skills may be required depending on brand or outlet.

Responsibilities

• Set up work areas and prepare food according to brand standards and guest requests.
• Prepare food for guests, events, meetings, breakfast, or property service needs.
• Use strong cooking safety practices and proper kitchen techniques.
• Follow safe food and workplace guidelines.
• Maintain a sanitary environment and organized work area.
• Know and understand brand food and beverage selections.
• Assist with dish machine operation by washing, sanitizing, and putting away dishes when needed.
• Keep kitchen work areas clean, stocked, and organized.
• Replenish items as needed throughout the shift.
• Communicate food quality, equipment, or supply concerns to leadership.
• Adhere to company policies, standards, procedures, and property-specific expectations.
• Extend professionalism to guests, residents, customers, clients, vendors, and associates.
• Be proactive, prompt, dependable, and attentive to detail.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate teamwork, and maintain the spirit to serve.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and be in uniform as assigned.
• Understand and follow basic safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Support a culturally diverse workplace and comply with applicable Federal and State laws.
• Assist in other departments or property-specific tasks as business needs require
• Maintain sanitary conditions and follow safe food, beverage, and alcohol service expectations applicable to the role

Job description

Job Summary

Bring service, quality, teamwork, and hospitality to the food and beverage experience as a Cook/Prep Cook. The Cook/Prep Cook supports food and beverage or culinary operations through service, preparation, cleanliness, guest satisfaction, food safety, cash handling where assigned, and brand standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up work areas and prepare food according to brand standards and guest requests
• Prepare food for guests, events, meetings, breakfast, or property service needs
• Use strong cooking safety practices and proper kitchen techniques
• Follow safe food and workplace guidelines
• Maintain a sanitary environment and organized work area
• Know and understand brand food and beverage selections
• Assist with dish machine operation by washing, sanitizing, and putting away dishes when needed
• Keep kitchen work areas clean, stocked, and organized
• Replenish items as needed throughout the shift
• Communicate food quality, equipment, or supply concerns to leadership
• Adhere to company policies, standards, procedures, and property-specific expectations
• Extend professionalism to guests, residents, customers, clients, vendors, and associates
• Be proactive, prompt, dependable, and attentive to detail
• Act with integrity, demonstrate teamwork, and maintain the spirit to serve
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and be in uniform as assigned
• Understand and follow basic safety, security, and emergency procedures
• Support a culturally diverse workplace and comply with applicable Federal and State laws
• Assist in other departments or property-specific tasks as business needs require
• Maintain sanitary conditions and follow safe food, beverage, and alcohol service expectations applicable to the role

Who Are You?

• You are professional, courteous, and service-focused
• You are reliable, self-motivated, and responsible with time management
• You are highly dependable and organized with the ability to multi-task
• You can communicate verbally and in writing
• You act with integrity and have the spirit to serve
• You are motivated and able to work independently

Essential Skills and Experience

• Reliable, self-motivated, and responsible time management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and adapt to business needs
• Knowledge of preparing and serving food and beverages
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and food and beverage service standards
• Cash handling or point-of-sale skills may be required depending on brand or outlet
• Flexible scheduling may be required based on business needs, including weekends, holidays, days, evenings, and nights
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and work safely per Federal, State, Terratron, and Brand policies

Benefits Overview

Competitive benefits package with a variety of benefits and perks available based on eligibility

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options for eligible full-time associates
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off, sick time off, and volunteer time off
• Hotel discounts worldwide for eligible associates
• Additional voluntary supplemental benefits
• 50% discount at all Terratron food and beverage outlets
• Now offering On-Demand Pay!

This job description provides a general overview of the role and is not intended to include all duties or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be modified, expanded, or reassigned at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs. Terratron, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.