Prep Cook

Lodging Hospitality Management; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality management company as a Prep Cook. In this entry-level role, you will prepare food items, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of food preparation and sanitation, along with the ability to communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment like stoves and ovens.
• Physical ability to push/pull objects up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pantry food items according to recipes.
• Maintain proper storage of products and check portion control.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and compliant with health regulations.

Skills

Cold food preparation

Sanitation standards

Basic math skills

Communication

Manual dexterity

Job description

Job Title: Prep Cook at Lodging Hospitality Management

Join us to apply for the Prep Cook role at Lodging Hospitality Management.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare all pantry food items according to standard recipes or supervisor specifications to ensure consistency and quality, including transportation of heavy food products.
2. Maintain proper storage of products, especially fresh produce, and check portion control to preserve quality.
3. Keep refrigeration, storage, and work areas clean and compliant with health regulations.
4. Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean and in good working condition.
5. Visually select and use only the freshest ingredients, following recipes and employing math skills for measurements. Prepare requisitions for supplies.

Supportive Functions:

• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products.
• Keep floors dry and clean to prevent slips and falls.
• Assist with other duties such as cross-training, moving supplies, and cleaning spills.
• Report suspicious activity immediately.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of cold food preparation and sanitation standards.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, slicers, etc.).
• Basic math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to handle kitchen tools.
• Hearing and visual acuity to detect emergencies.
• Physical ability to push/pull objects up to 100 pounds and carry up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to work within extreme temperature ranges.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality