Prep Cook

Padre Hotel; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Padre Hotel in Bakersfield is looking for a part-time Prep Cook. Responsibilities include preparing food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience in an upscale casual restaurant. Pay is $20.00 per hour. The hotel offers competitive pay and generous employee discounts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in an upscale casual restaurant environment.
• Ability to read recipes and follow company standards.
• Experience with cooking methods and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and adhere to health regulations.
• Assist with all areas of the restaurant as needed.

Skills

Experience in upscale casual restaurant

Ability to multi-task

Positive Attitude

Knowledge of food safety standards

Culinary skills

Education

Culinary school experience

Job description

The Padre Hotel is looking to immediately hire qualified, enthusiastic, part time, experienced Prep Cooks. Located in the bustling Downtown Arts District, Bakersfield’s Historic Padre Hotel is proudly the only Four Diamond hotel in Kern County. Our property offers distinct entertainment venues including a stunning event space, a coffee shop, a casual indoor dining restaurant and bar and a bustling outdoor bar and lounge, all within a beautifully appointed environment for our guests. We are looking for world‑class employees who go the extra mile and create the atmosphere that keeps our guests coming back time and time again.

Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour

We are hiring experienced Prep Cooks that can meet the following qualifications:

• Must have at least 1 year experience working in upscale casual restaurant atmosphere. Culinary school experience preferred.
• Focused, able to multi‑task
• Positive Attitude
• Read recipes and prepare food following company and sanitary standards.
• Prep work: prep recipes and adequate amounts of food items to be served to customers.
• Keep kitchen(s) and commissary in a clean and organized manner (cooks and must be checked out by a manager prior to leaving for the day)
• Maintain food in accordance with ServSafe and health code regulations
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling and reading thermometers.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Maintain par lists, par levels, waste logs and requisition forms in accordance with management standards.
• Help in all areas of the restaurant where needed.
• Ensure menus are utilized according to company standards and policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by management.
• Flexible schedule. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.

Physical Requirements

• Walking – Frequent
• Standing – Constant
• Reaching – Frequent
• Pushing/Pulling – Frequent
• Far Vision – Constant
• Talking – Frequent
• Lifting/Carrying (up to 50 lbs.) – Frequent
• Travel – Rare
• Smell – Constant
• Hearing – Constant
• Near Vision – Constant
• Grasping – Frequent
• Crouching/Bending/Stooping – Frequent
• Climbing stairs – Frequent
• Sitting – Rare

This venue is operated by Eat.Drink.Sleep. In return, we offer competitive wages and caring, attentive management personnel. Employees are eligible for generous discounts at all venues operated by Eat.Drink.Sleep.

The Padre Hotel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Padre Hotel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Our Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.