Prep Cook

Orchard Valley Golf Course; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinewood Country Club is seeking a Prep Cook to support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in daily food preparation and execution in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred), basic prep cook experience, and a current Food Handlers certification. Strong communication, knife skills, and flexibility for shifts, including nights and weekends, are important.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic prep cook experience preferred.
• Must be current with Food Handlers certification.
• Basic knife skills and food identification a plus.
• Works well in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Great communication and coordination skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.
• A friendly, polite, and courteous nature.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Executive Chef and Sous Chef in planning, preparation and execution of food preparation.
• Maintains good verbal communication with kitchen staff.
• Follow sanitation guidelines and safe handling of food.
• Maintain an orderly, clean kitchen and service areas, including stations and drop-off area.
• Perform daily cleaning.
• Assist Executive Chef or Chef on Duty as required.
• Assist Line Cooks as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Knife skills

Education

Food Handlers certification

Job description

Pinewood Country Club is excited to announce the career opportunity for a Prep Cook. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

Prep Cook Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Works closely with Executive Chef and Sous Chef in the planning, preparation and execution of food preparation
• Maintains good verbal communication with all kitchen staff
• Ability to follow all sanitation guidelines and guidelines for safe handling of food
• Help maintain an orderly, clean kitchen, eating and service areas, storage and cooler/freezer facilities, including condiment, soup, salad, pizza stations and the dish drop off area
• Perform daily cleaning
• Assists Executive Chef or Chef on Duty with whatever is required
• Assists Line Cooks as needed

Prep Cook Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic prep cook experience preferred
• Must be current with Food Handlers certification
• Basic knife skills and food identification a plus
• Works well in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Great communication and coordination skills
• Flexibility to work shifts, nights, weekends and holidays
• A friendly, polite, and courteous nature
• Team player