Opening Prep Cook — $1k Sign-On Bonus

LEFT LANE Hospitality Group, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with vesting

Paid time off

Complimentary daily team meals

Two-night stay at HotelRecess Savannah

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah, Georgia, is seeking a reliable Prep Cook to join our opening culinary team onsite. You’ll help establish standards, rhythm, and culture of a brand-new kitchen while supporting daily food preparation across operations.

This full-time role requires basic knife skills, strong organization, and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. You’ll be part of a team shaping guest experiences from day one and enjoy benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook, kitchen, restaurant, or hotel experience preferred.
• Basic knife skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, and production standards.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Effective communication and time-management skills.
• Interest in food, hospitality, and growing within a professional culinary environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform standing, bending, lifting in a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu components according to recipes, prep lists, and Chef direction.
• Wash, cut, portion, measure, and organize ingredients for daily service.
• Support food production across the kitchen, including sauces, vegetables, proteins, garnishes, and other prepared items.
• Label, date, rotate, and properly store food products in accordance with food safety standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked prep and work areas.
• Communicate prep needs, product levels, and shortages to Chefs and fellow cooks.
• Assist Line Cooks and other culinary team members as needed to support smooth service.
• Follow all sanitation, food handling, cleanliness, and kitchen safety standards.

Skills

Prep cooking

Knife skills

Organization

Follow recipes

Team player

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Stamina

Job description

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah, Georgia, is seeking a reliable Prep Cook to join our opening culinary team onsite. You’ll help establish standards, rhythm, and culture of a brand-new kitchen while supporting daily food preparation across operations.

This full-time role requires basic knife skills, strong organization, and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. You’ll be part of a team shaping guest experiences from day one and enjoy benefits and growth opportunities.