Prep Cook

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health, Dental, Vision

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a prep cook to lay the foundation of our culinary success in a high-volume steak house environment. You will work with fresh ingredients and contribute to a collaborative kitchen culture.

The role emphasizes efficient production, adherence to brand standards, and guest-focused service with strong teamwork and communication. Flexible scheduling may apply, with daily shifts and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Focus on executing brand standards in a high-volume steak house environment.
• Attention to guest-focused service and consistent quality.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced kitchen with volume production.
• Love of food and commitment to high quality.
• Strong communication with team and supervisors.
• Can-do, problem-solving, and fun attitude.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently under time-sensitive time frames while staying positive.
• Prepare all food following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Plan production to coordinate with meal serving hours to preserve quality and appearance.
• Communicate with the production team throughout the shift.
• Follow proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Label, date, and store ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
• Maintain daily production records.
• Follow sanitation, hygiene, and health standards.
• Report equipment repair needs to supervisor.
• Keep prep areas clean, organized, and stocked.

Skills

Food prep

Team communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

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.