Part-Time Prep Cook: Boutique Hotel Kitchen

El Capitan Hotel Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

El Capitan Hotel is seeking a part-time prep cook to join our downtown Merced kitchen team. You will prepare and portion ingredients, maintain sanitation, and assist in stocking and project work as directed.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining clean work areas, and communicating with the Executive/Sous Chef to ensure timely preparation and consistent quality across dishes. This role supports multiple dining outlets in a boutique hotel setting.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos, and verbal instruction
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Prepare and complete daily prep list as instructed
• Maintain a direct line of communication with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef to confirm items needed
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet’s recipes and procedures
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper sanitization of work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Assist in the restocking and replenishing of supplies
• Turn or stir food to ensure even cooking; observe and test food to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, temping, or piercing them with utensils
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition supplies, or procure food from storage as directed
• Assist in the development and implementation of special projects
• Maintain a positive relationship with all employees and guests
• Ensure open lines of communication with all departments and upper management at all times via email, logbooks, meetings, etc., to ensure all needs of the outlet are met
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the work area
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good, safe working condition
• Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues throughout the property
• Keep abreast of safety and emergency procedures and OSHA requirements
• Attend relevant meetings as directed

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Kitchen mise en place

Time management

Job description

El Capitan Hotel is seeking a part-time prep cook to join our downtown Merced kitchen team. You will prepare and portion ingredients, maintain sanitation, and assist in stocking and project work as directed.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining clean work areas, and communicating with the Executive/Sous Chef to ensure timely preparation and consistent quality across dishes. This role supports multiple dining outlets in a boutique hotel setting.