Prep Cook

Outbound Mammoth; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Outbound Mammoth is looking for a dedicated kitchen team member to manage food production in Mammoth Lakes, California. The ideal candidate will handle tasks like gathering, cutting, and cooking ingredients while ensuring compliance with health standards. Requirements include a high school diploma and strong communication and knife skills. This role demands the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment. Join us to deliver quality food service, ensuring a clean and safe kitchen space.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service focus and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret/extract information and perform arithmetic functions.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather, wash, cut, cook, and store quality ingredients.
• Perform butchering tasks and assist Sous Chefs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the workspace.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Knife skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

This position will plan, prep, set up, and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets, in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications.

Responsibilities

Works efficiently and effectively to gather, wash, cut, season, cook, and store quality ingredients. Prepare basic food items in kitchen and handle all production tasks in a timely manner. Performs a variety of butchering tasks, such as trimming and cutting. Support all other cooks in their preparation tasks. Assist Sous Chefs in maintaining order and dealing with unexpected situations. Good working knowledge of kitchen systems and good knife skills are a must. Be able to withstand large workload under high heat. Maintain a clean and safe work area adhering to food safety and health standards. Handles and cleans kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury. Perform other kitchen duties as required.

Qualifications

A minimum formal education of a high school diploma. Excellent customer service focus and communication skills. Ability to interpret/extract information and/or perform arithmetic functions. Ability to work under pressure and take initiative in a fast paced environment.