Prep Cook

1821 Hospitality Group; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A dining establishment in Palatka, Florida is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to prepare and cook a variety of dishes. The ideal candidate excels in creating exceptional dining experiences and has solid knife skills. Responsibilities include maintaining food safety and cleanliness, managing multiple prep projects, and responding to guest feedback professionally. Previous experience is preferred, and candidates should have or be willing to obtain ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook preferred.
• Teachable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary practices.
• Ensure freshness of food through effective rotation and labeling.
• Taste to ensure all prep is cooked and seasoned correctly.
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate with the incoming shift on prep priorities.

Skills

Attention to details

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Prep Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy. You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a prep cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

You also have an attention for detail, possess solid knife technique, and can manage multiple prep-projects at one time. You excel at keeping an organized and clean walk-in and are committed to ensuring that your co-workers do the same. You take seriously the responsibility of tracking waste and communicate with your managers when something in the waste log is of concern.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation and labeling of product in the walk in.
• Taste, taste, taste. Ensure all prep is cooked and seasoned correctly.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate with the incoming shift as to what prep items need to be completed/prioritized.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook preferred.
• Attention for details
• Teachable.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Complete our short application today!