Prep Cook

HHM Hospitality; El Paso, Town of Wallkill (TX, NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Prep Cook in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role involves preparing food items to meet production requirements while ensuring high standards of quality and safety. You'll have the opportunity to grow your culinary skills and advance your career from Cook to Sous Chef and beyond. If you're passionate about food and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position offers a chance to showcase your talents and contribute to a memorable dining experience. Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive atmosphere that values excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items while maintaining quality standards.
• Perform routine quality control inspections of food products.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and food service area.

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

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

This property is a part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM Hotels.

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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