Kitchen Cook at Historic Hotel - Diverse Prep & Perks

Hotel Alex Johnson; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Hotel discounts

Hilton Honors

WaTiki passes

Starbucks offers

Juniper access

Wicked Salon discount

Gaming perks

Job summary

The Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City, SD is seeking a professional Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll assist with stocking stations, prepare a range of dishes, and collaborate with the senior chef to ensure timely, quality plating during service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of cook experience, and a strong knowledge of food safety. ServeSafe is preferred; training opportunities and employee discounts accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a cook in a restaurant.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stocking and setting up kitchen stations.
• Prepare food including cleaning, cutting ingredients, and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers.
• Plate prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance.
• Work with servers to ensure that orders are completed on time.
• Wash and clean the kitchen and cooking utensils and store the equipment at the end of shifts.
• Ensure that kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Recipe reading

Food handling

Teamwork

Inventory management

Prep & plating

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

The Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City, SD is seeking a professional Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll assist with stocking stations, prepare a range of dishes, and collaborate with the senior chef to ensure timely, quality plating during service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of cook experience, and a strong knowledge of food safety. ServeSafe is preferred; training opportunities and employee discounts accompany this role.