Prep Cook

Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

ARK Hospitality is seeking a Prep Cook to support multiple service lines including restaurant, breakfast, rooftop, bar, banquet, and catering operations.

You will prepare ingredients per standardized recipes, manage FIFO storage, and assist line cooks during busy periods while maintaining clean, safe workstation practices and adhering to brand and health standards.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic knife skills and food preparation knowledge.
• Ability to follow recipes and written instructions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Portion, label, date, and store food using FIFO.
• Complete prep lists before service.
• Maintain organized coolers, freezers, and storage areas.
• Receive and inspect deliveries.
• Support breakfast, dinner, rooftop, banquet, and catering production.
• Assist line cooks during peak periods.
• Maintain clean and sanitized workstations.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely.
• Report equipment issues or shortages immediately.
• Follow ARK Hospitality standards, Cambria brand standards, and health regulations.
• Assist with inventory and kitchen organization.
• Complete opening, closing, and cleaning checklists.
• Participate in training and cross-training.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Recipe following

Organizational skills

ServSafe certification

Job description

At ARK Hospitality, we believe exceptional dining experiences begin with preparation. The Prep Cook prepares fresh, high-quality ingredients that support restaurant, breakfast, rooftop, bar, banquet, and catering operations while maintaining food safety, consistency, and operational excellence. Responsibilities: Prepare ingredients according to standardized recipes. Portion, label, date, and store food using FIFO. Complete prep lists before service. Maintain organized coolers, freezers, and storage areas. Receive and inspect deliveries. Support breakfast, dinner, rooftop, banquet, and catering production. Assist line cooks during peak periods. Maintain clean and sanitized workstations. Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely. Report equipment issues or shortages immediately. Follow ARK Hospitality standards, Cambria brand standards, and health regulations. Assist with inventory and kitchen organization. Complete opening, closing, and cleaning checklists. Participate in training and cross-training. Qualifications: Previous kitchen experience preferred. Basic knife skills and food preparation knowledge. Ability to follow recipes and written instructions. Strong organizational skills. Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain. Physical Requirements Stand for extended periods. Lift up to 50 pounds. Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and carry. Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment. Compensation: $16 - $17 hourly

• Prepare ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Portion, label, date, and store food using FIFO.
• Complete prep lists before service.
• Maintain organized coolers, freezers, and storage areas.
• Receive and inspect deliveries.
• Support breakfast, dinner, rooftop, banquet, and catering production.
• Assist line cooks during peak periods.
• Maintain clean and sanitized workstations.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely.
• Report equipment issues or shortages immediately.
• Follow ARK Hospitality standards, Cambria brand standards, and health regulations.
• Assist with inventory and kitchen organization.
• Complete opening, closing, and cleaning checklists.
• Participate in training and cross-training.