Prep Cook

Hay Creek Hotels; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Preparer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of food products while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You will work in a dynamic kitchen environment, utilizing your skills to maintain freshness and adhere to food handling procedures. This position offers an opportunity to grow in a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will be valued. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 months of related experience in food preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various food products according to recipes.
• Maintain quality control and monitor freshness of food items.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Quality Control

Inventory Management

Food Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen Utensils

Cooking Equipment

Job description

General Purpose:
The Food Preparer is responsible for preparing various food products.

Essential Duties:

1. Follow recipes and/or product directions for proper food preparation.
2. Maintain quality control for all products, including monitoring freshness daily.
3. Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or cart.
4. Prepare appropriate equipment for cooking.
5. Operate kitchen utensils and/or equipment used for weighing, measuring, mixing, washing, peeling, cutting, grinding, stirring, straining, slicing, assembling, and kneading food products.
6. Ensure proper food handling procedures are followed, including wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating, and checking temperatures of products.
7. Receive and inventory food, beverage products, and supplies.
8. Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.
9. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Department Manager.

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:
Frequently stand, use hands, talk, hear, taste, and smell. Regularly walk and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise:
Work regularly occurs in extreme heat (non-weather) and near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally work in extreme cold (non-weather), wet or humid conditions (non-weather), near toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoors. Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:
Food Safety and Sanitation Training.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:
Ability to read and speak English may be required to perform job duties, including communicating with English-speaking customers or co-workers and understanding manuals in English.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that may be required from time to time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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