Prep Cook

Maru Hospitality Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 17,908 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in Kalamazoo is seeking a Prep Cook to help create a memorable dining experience. The ideal candidate should maintain a clean and organized work environment, demonstrate culinary skills, and connect well with both guests and team members. This role requires attention to recipe adherence and quality assurance, with a competitive pay of $13-16 per hour. Join us and be part of a team that values warmth, mentorship, and culinary growth.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow in a culinary environment.
• Ability to uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Consistency in recipe adherence and portioning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with culinary standards and quality.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards are maintained.
• Check in orders and ensure product quality matches invoices.

Skills

Ability to connect with guests and team members

Recipe knowledge

Speed through service

Knowledge of knife sharpening

Job description

Maru combines unique, beautifully-presented signature rolls with a modern‑yet‑organic atmosphere to create a memorable dining experience. We pride ourselves in our warm hospitality and chef‑driven mentality, empowering our teams by putting our people first, hands‑on mentorship, and a culture of the Creative Yes. An array of dishes from signature rolls, raw fish, unique sharing plates and hibachis, accompanied by a wine and cocktail menu made to accommodate any celebration. We are looking for a Prep Cook with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow. Come join the Maru journey and experience the growth we provide.

Pay: $13-16/hour

Learn more about what it’s like to work at Maru: https://bit.ly/2Rtizko

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• Ability to connect with guests and team members
• Enlightened hospitality model
• Can create raving fans based off of performance
• Has the ability to create the yes for teammates and guests in different scenarios
• Embodies our core values
• Recipe Adherence
  • Recipe knowledge
  • Consistency
  • Portioning
• Yield
  • Product fabrication
• Receiving
  • Checking in orders based on invoice
  • Product knowledge
  • Right product, right shelf
  • Quality assurance
  • Thorough, purchased product matches invoice
• Prep and Production
  • Speed through service
  • Prep consistency
  • Knowledge of par system
  • Sushi rice management
• Safety/Sanitation
  • Work station is clean and organized
  • Sanitize between all projects
  • Knowledge of knife sharpening
  • Wear gloves when preparing ready‑to‑eat foods
  • Temperature logs completed per shift
  • Food served within time and temperature guidelines
  • Product labeling and adherence