Hotel 1928 Prep Cook

Schulte Hospitality Group; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Telemedicine

Health insurance options

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted hotel rooms

Job summary

Collegiate Hotel Group seeks a Prep Cook to join Hotel 1928’s culinary team. You will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and support breakfast, lunch, dinner and banquet service while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

You will help manage inventory, label and store items correctly, and work with leadership to control costs. Flexible hours and a collaborative kitchen environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to established recipes and portion standards.
• Wash, peel, chop, slice, dice, and portion vegetables, fruits, meats, and other ingredients for daily food service.
• Assist with preparing sauces, dressings, marinades, soups, and other menu components as directed by culinary leadership.
• Follow daily prep lists to ensure ingredients and food items are prepared accurately for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet service.
• Maintain proper labeling, dating, storage, and rotation procedures in accordance with food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or preparation needs to culinary leadership.
• Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized workstations, equipment, refrigerators, and food storage areas.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of all food products to maintain freshness, quality, and minimize waste.
• Follow established portion control standards and recipes to ensure consistency and reduce food costs.
• Assist cooks and other kitchen team members with food preparation and kitchen operations as needed.
• Properly clean and maintain kitchen tools, utensils, and food preparation equipment.
• Adhere to all company sanitation, food safety, and health department regulations.
• Complete assigned preparation tasks within established timelines to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Sanitation

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Collegiate Hotel Group® is seeking a Prep Cook to join Hotel 1928 and its brilliant team of hospitality enthusiasts.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare ingredients and food items according to established recipes, portion standards, and preparation guidelines.

Wash, peel, chop, slice, dice, and portion vegetables, fruits, meats, and other ingredients for daily food service.

Assist with preparing sauces, dressings, marinades, soups, and other menu components as directed by culinary leadership.

Follow daily prep lists to ensure all ingredients and food items are prepared accurately and efficiently for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet service.

Maintain proper food labeling, dating, storage, and rotation procedures in accordance with food safety standards.

Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or preparation needs to culinary leadership.

Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized workstations, equipment, refrigerators, and food storage areas.

Ensure proper handling and storage of all food products to maintain freshness, quality, and minimize waste.

Follow established portion control standards and recipes to ensure consistency and reduce food costs.

Assist cooks and other kitchen team members with food preparation and kitchen operations as needed.

Properly clean and maintain kitchen tools, utensils, and food preparation equipment.

Adhere to all company sanitation, food safety, and health department regulations.

Complete assigned preparation tasks within established timelines to support efficient kitchen operations.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Previous experience in food preparation, a commercial kitchen, or a similar culinary environment preferred.

Basic knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques, knife skills, and safe food handling procedures.

Ability to follow recipes, preparation instructions, and portion guidelines accurately.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Ability to prioritize tasks and complete assigned prep work within established deadlines.

Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Ability to communicate effectively with culinary leadership and team members.

Strong teamwork skills and willingness to assist in other kitchen areas as needed.

Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness, food quality, and safety.

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks associated with kitchen operations.

BENEFITS / PERKS

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Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access for all team members starting day one!

Multiple health insurance and life insurance options

401(k) plan + company match

Paid time off for eligible team members

Holiday pay / paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted hotel rooms

Savings Marketplace discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more!

The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is intended to provide a general description of the responsibilities, benefits, and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Type

Full-time

Compensation Range

16.00

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