Precision Prep Cook for a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Village Inn Walker Group; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Inn Walker Group is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to join our kitchen team and help prepare a variety of dishes for restaurant guests. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality food and maintaining a clean, efficient work area.

You bring prep-cook experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Certification in ServeSafe or Food Handler’s is preferred or you must be willing to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook preferred.
• Attention for detail
• Teachable.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation and labeling of product in the walk in.
• Taste, taste, taste. Ensure all prep is cooked and seasoned correctly.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate with the incoming shift as to what prep items need to be completed/prioritized

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teachable

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to stand 8+ hours

Tools

ServeSafe certification

Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Village Inn Walker Group is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to join our kitchen team and help prepare a variety of dishes for restaurant guests. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality food and maintaining a clean, efficient work area.

You bring prep-cook experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Certification in ServeSafe or Food Handler’s is preferred or you must be willing to obtain it.