Prep Cook

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Pathway to advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is looking for a dedicated Prep Cook in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will uphold culinary standards and ensure a collaborative kitchen culture by producing high-quality meals efficiently.

The role involves preparing food with attention to standard recipes, communicating effectively with the team, and ensuring a clean and organized prep area throughout the shift.

Benefits include flexible scheduling and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a high-volume steakhouse environment.
• Must be of legal working age.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs unassisted.
• Can manage 8-10 hours of continuous work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Communicate with the production team throughout the shift.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas.

Skills

High volume production management

Guest focused service

Communication with team members

Problem solving attitude

Tools

Small kitchen tools

Job description

With careful preparation, you as a prep cook will set the foundation of our culinary success. We are committed to fresh ingredients and a collaborative kitchen culture while creating meals that people will be talking about long after they leave.

What are we looking for?

• A genuine and thoughtful approach to executing brand standards in a high-volume steak house environment.
• An appreciation for perfect execution and guest focused service.
• The ability to manage high volume production in a fast-paced environment.
• Love of food and appreciation for producing high quality
• A tremendous ability to communicate with fellow team members and supervisors.
• A can‑do, problem solving and fun‑loving attitude.
• Experience is preferred but not required
• Be of legal working age
• Must be able to lift & carry 35 lbs. Unassisted
• Have the ability to move around 80-90% per shift
• Must be able to perform work for 8-10 hours per shift
• Operate & handle small tools

A Prep Cook will:

• The Ability to work efficiently under time sensitive time frames while staying positive
• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Communicate with the production team throughout the shift.
• Follows proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Label, date, and store ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste
• Maintains daily production records.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Keep prep areas clean, organized, and stocked throughout your shift

Why you will love it here:

• Flexible scheduling with a two-shift minimum
• Health, Dental, Vision and ADA Insurance
• A kitchen culture built on Rocky Mountain Hospitality
• A pathway to advancement opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.