Prep Cook

crestline-external; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare plans

Competitive Paid Time Off

401k Savings Plan with Company Match

Educational Assistance

Travel Discounts

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is looking for a dedicated Prep Cook to join our team in Golden, Colorado. In this role, you will be responsible for producing cold food items and desserts for buffets, banquets, and a la carte, ensuring the highest quality and appearance in food preparation.

You will need to review production schedules and collaborate with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Additionally, we offer competitive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, to support our associates.

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and handling is preferred.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow recipes effectively.
• Good understanding of basic arithmetic is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce required cold prep items in kitchen.
• Review production sheets and prepare for day's events.
• Finish desserts for buffets and banquets.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Ability to follow recipes

Basic arithmetic skills

Understanding of English

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Overview

The Prep Cook produces required cold prep items in kitchen to forecasted business. He/she reviews production sheets, BEOs (Banquet Event Orders), and par sheets in order to prepare for the day’s events. The Prep Cook also produces all cold food presentations for buffets, banquets and a la carte. This position finishes desserts for a la carte, buffets, and banquets. He/she prepares all food to the highest quality and appearance in accordance with approved recipes. When needed, this position helps out on pantry, hot line, and/or omelet station.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Produces required cold prep items in kitchen to forecasted business.
• Reviews Production sheets, BEOs (Banquet Event Orders), and Par sheets in order to prepare for the das events.
• Produces all cold food presentations for buffets, banquets and a la carte.
• Finishes desserts for a la carte, buffets, and banquets.
• Prepares all food to the highest quality and appearance in accordance with approved recipes.
• Helps out on pantry, hot line, and/or omelet station when needed.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent
• Experience with food preparation and handling.
• Must have good understanding of the English Language.
• Ability to compute basic arithmetic and to comprehend and follow recipes with the appropriate cooking techniques.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.

From basic benefits to added advantages, Crestline Hotels & Resorts does what it takes to take care of our Associates—both in and outside of work. Benefits include: Health and Welfare plans to include Medical/Dental/Vision options, Competitive Paid Time Off, 401k Savings Plan with Company Match, Volunteer Opportunities, Educational Assistance, Travel Discounts, and more! Benefits may vary depending on location. No application deadline. All positions posted on on-going basis until filled.