PM Prep Cook — Elevate Dinner Service

The Pfister Hotel; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal each shift

Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Local 122 Union position

Job summary

Mason Street Grill in downtown Milwaukee is seeking a PM Prep Cook to support evening culinary operations by preparing ingredients and items per recipes, quality standards, and production needs. You will help ensure the kitchen is stocked and ready for dinner service while upholding high standards of food quality, organization, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.

You will work with chefs and line cooks, handle prep tasks, label and store items, maintain stations and equipment safely, and assist

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of cooking experience in a similar role
• Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred
• High school diploma preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and items per established recipes, prep lists, production levels, and culinary standards.
• Complete assigned daily prep tasks accurately and efficiently to ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for evening service.
• Wash, peel, cut, chop, slice, portion, marinate, and otherwise prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and other ingredients as assigned.
• Follow established recipes, portion specifications, and presentation standards to maintain consistency and quality.
• Properly label, date, store, rotate, and organize all prepared and received food products following FIFO procedures and food safety standards.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow all sanitation, handling, and storage requirements.
• Communicate with chefs, supervisors, and line cooks regarding prep levels, shortages, product quality, and additional production needs.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked prep stations, coolers, storage areas, and workspaces throughout the shift.
• Safely and properly operate knives, slicers, mixers, food processors, ovens, and other kitchen equipment required for assigned duties.
• Minimize food waste through proper preparation, portioning, storage, and product utilization.
• Assist the culinary team with additional preparation and production needs during busy periods, special events, VIP functions, and banquet operations as needed.
• Follow all company policies, health department regulations, sanitation procedures, and workplace safety standards.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and exceptional guest service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Ovens

Job description

Mason Street Grill in downtown Milwaukee is seeking a PM Prep Cook to support evening culinary operations by preparing ingredients and items per recipes, quality standards, and production needs. You will help ensure the kitchen is stocked and ready for dinner service while upholding high standards of food quality, organization, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.

You will work with chefs and line cooks, handle prep tasks, label and store items, maintain stations and equipment safely, and assist