Prep Cook

LM SERVICES CORPORATION GROUP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced pantry cook to prepare food items according to standardized recipes at a local hotel. The position requires knowledge of cold food preparation and sanitation, along with the ability to maintain a clean working environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong culinary skills, the ability to operate kitchen equipment, and physical capability to handle heavy food products. Join a dynamic team in a thriving kitchen setting!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation.
• Ability to read and understand recipes.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability for kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares pantry food items following standard recipes.
• Maintains the cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Checks proper food storage and controls portion size.

Skills

Good working knowledge of cold food preparation

Knowledge of sanitation standards

Mathematical skills for recipes and measurements

Manual dexterity for kitchen equipment

Ability to read and understand English

Hearing and visual ability for emergencies

Job description

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Hilton - St. Louis at the Ballpark - St. Louis, MO

Salary Range

16.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Description

• Prepares all pantry food items in accordance to standard recipes or as specified by the supervisor to ensure consistency of product to the guest; requires transportation of heavy food products.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product especially on all fresh produce, checking on portion control, to maintain quality product.
• Keeps refrigeration, storage and working areas in clean, working condition to comply with health department regulations.
• Ensures all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition.
• Visually inspects, selects and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Reads and employs math skills for following recipes. Prepares requisition for supplies and food items for production in workstation.

Supportive Functions

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions.

Performs general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by your supervisor to adhere to health standards.

Keep floors dry and clean to avoid slip / fall accidents.

Performs other duties as requested, such as, cross-training, moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc.

Report any suspicious persons or activity to a supervisor immediately.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cold food preparation.

Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.

Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e. stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.

Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.

Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees.

Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, ie. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, etc.

Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.

Ability to push and pull objects or materials weighing up to 100 pounds.

Ability to grasp, lift and / or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart / truck weighing up to 150 pounds.

Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.