Prep Cook

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health, Dental, Vision and ADA Insurance

Pathway to advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is hiring a Prep Cook in Colorado Springs. In this role, you will execute food preparation with precision while maintaining high standards of service in a collaborative kitchen environment. If you have a passion for food and a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere and communicate effectively with team members. Enjoy benefits like flexible scheduling, health and dental insurance, and opportunities for advancement within our supportive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience preferred but not required.
• Must be of legal working age.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following standard recipes and diet orders.
• Communicate with production team during shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas.

Skills

High-volume production management

Guest-focused service

Team communication

Problem-solving attitude

Ability to lift 35 lbs

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.