Prep Cook

Saratoga Hot Springs Resort; Saratoga (WY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing

Job summary

Saratoga Hot Springs Resort is seeking a prep cook to join our culinary team. The role supports the Executive Chef by preparing, portioning and plating high-quality dishes with precision and brand standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of cooking experience, high school education, hospitality exposure, and the ability to work quickly, as part of a team, with professionalism in appearance and demeanor. Employee housing may be available.

Qualifications

• High school education or relative experience.
• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience.
• Hospitality experience a plus with emphasis on food and beverage operations.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.

Skills

Team player

Fast learner

Professional demeanor

Education

High school education

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for a prep cook to join our culinary team at Saratoga Hot Springs Resort. Prep cooks role is to primarily assist Executive Chef in preparing, prepping quality food safely and efficiently with culinary flair and brand standards. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced cook focusing on high-end cuisine who can accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all menu item plates. Important to be team player, a quick learner, and professional in behavior and appearance.

Basic Responsibilities Of This Position Include

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.


• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.


• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.


• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.


• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.


• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.


• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school education or relative experience. Minimum of 2 years cooking experience.


• Hospitality experience a plus with emphasis on food and beverage operations.


• Bilingual a plus.


• Be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age

Additional Notes

Employee housing is available to employees or potential employees who qualify. To inquire about or apply for employee housing, please contact Ted Roman at [e-mail] or Andrew Weisel at [e-mail].