Prep Cook

HHM Hospitality; Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach (FL, FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will prepare food items while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. You will be responsible for managing food supplies, maintaining a clean workspace, and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a potential career path to Sous Chef and Executive Chef, making it an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals looking to grow in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about food and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Prior culinary training and/or prep cook experience.
• Strong knife skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food product and manage food supplies at high-volume stations.
• Perform routine quality control inspections and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary Training

Prep Cook Experience

Knife Skills

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Prep Cook

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Potential Career Path

Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare food product for home station, assist in monitoring depletion and replenishment.
• Manage the awarding of additional food, supplies, and service to any station with high work volume.
• Perform routine quality control inspections of all food products. Notify supervisor immediately of questionable color, smell, feel, and/or shelf life.
• Assume responsibility of maintaining full menu knowledge, including but not limited to specials and upcoming events.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the immediate service area, floors, and food service area by upkeep of kitchen area and appliances.
• Label and store all food products according to government, state, and federal guidelines.
• Restock for following shift at the end of each shift.
• Adhere to standards with regard to safety, sanitation, and PPE.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Prior culinary training and/or prep cook experience.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize key assignments.
• Strong knife skills.

Work Environment and Context

• Requires standing and moving for extended periods, use of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment and food items.

What We Believe

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About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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