Prep Cook

Silver Brands; White Marsh (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in White Marsh, MD, is seeking a Prep Cook who is contagiously friendly and passionate about culinary growth. This role involves preparing food with local ingredients, maintaining a clean work area, and learning valuable kitchen skills. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Weekend and holiday availability is required. The company offers growth opportunities and various benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Meal discounts

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience preferred but not required.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a hot, high-velocity environment.
• Must have weekend and holiday availability; must be 18 or older.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team, communicating clearly.
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized station.
• Measure and assemble ingredients according to specs.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards.

Skills

Exceptional guest service

Excellent communication

Contagiously friendly

Organized

Sense of urgency

Multi-tasking ability

Ability to think and act quickly

Education

On-the-job learning

Job description

Overview

If you have a passion for hospitality, connecting with people, and serving great food on the cutting edge of hot trends, Silver Diner is the place for you. At Silver Diner, we believe in a culture where we put our people first and empower them to thrive both professionally and personally. Our dedication to nurturing growth leads to internal promotions, with more than 60% of our managers and all General Managers and Area Directors promoted from within. We offer a career path for the future.

• OUR MISSION - TO BE THE BEST WE CAN BE!
• OUR PEOPLE - Our people are our most precious resource. Our success as a company depends on our people’s success as professionals and individuals.
• OUR PRODUCT - We execute our product 100% right and never serve anything that does not meet our high standards.
• OUR GUESTS - We strive to say yes to guest requests and deliver beyond what is expected.
• OUR GROWTH - Growth and profits come from excellence in executing our mission.

We are looking for contagiously friendly, warm, and energetic people to be the heart of our kitchens. Our prep cooks prepare food using scratch ingredients from local farm partners and set up line cooks for success during meal periods.

This position is suited for someone seeking a career in the culinary arts. You will learn flavor profiles, world food trends, every kitchen station, and growth opportunities through our hat development program.

• Career development ladder with opportunities to learn new skills and promotions
• Weekends and holiday availability is required

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team, communicating clearly and constructively
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized station, clean as you go
• Count all prepped items, check quality and proper rotation
• Measure and assemble ingredients and cook items according to specs
• Prep items following specs and prep list
• Label, date, rotate, and store prepped items using FIFO
• Return bulk items to walk-in cooler to maintain food safety
• Operate equipment safely and effectively
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to KM

Brand Delivery

• Be on time for work
• Maintain a positive, fun-oriented attitude
• Keep yourself, your uniform, and your work area clean
• Follow all uniform standards

Cost Balancing

• Handle kitchen equipment carefully to avoid breakage
• Track any waste

Other Duties

• Perform any additional duties reasonably assigned by managers

Performance Measures

• Timely completion of prep list
• Adherence to recipes

Qualifications

• Required Education: On-the-job learning and formal education as part of career growth
• Required Experience: Prior experience preferred but not required
• Desired Characteristics: Exceptional guest service, excellent communication, contagiously friendly, organized, sense of urgency, multi-tasking ability, ability to think and act quickly while maintaining composure, ability to meet schedule requirements
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to work in a hot, high-velocity environment; able to stand for long periods; able to tolerate sanitizing chemicals
• Must have weekend and holiday availability; must be 18 or older

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K plan; Employee Assistance Program
• Meal discounts; gym membership discounts, work shoe discounts, and more
• Growth opportunities: trainer, supervisor, and manager roles, with many internal promotions

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