Prep Cook

Hotel Polaris at US Airforce Academy; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel at the US Airforce Academy is hiring for a food production position. The role involves planning, preparing, and providing excellent service for menu items while ensuring cleanliness and maintaining food cost controls. Ideal candidates will have prior experience, strong customer service focus, and necessary food handling certification.

Qualifications

• Previous experience required.
• Certification to handle food is necessary.
• Should be able to read, speak, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, set up, and provide quality service for menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Meet with Head Cook/Sous Chef to review assignments and business levels.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

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

Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.

Meet with Head Cook/Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance.

Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide.

Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests. Inform Head Cook of any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere.

Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements.

Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.

Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the Head Cook before leaving.

Qualifications

Previous experience required. A minimum formal education of a high school diploma. Should have any required certification to handle food. Excellent customer service focus and communication skills. Should be able to read, speak, and write in English.

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