Prep Cook-$17.50/hour

Peppermillcareers; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Peppermill Reno is seeking a Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations. You will prepare high quality dishes, assist with inventory, and ensure cleanliness and organization in the outlet.

The role requires basic food prep skills, teamwork and the ability to work under pressure, with adherence to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or culinary apprenticeship preferred.
• Background in quality cuisine is preferred.
• Experience as Kitchen Helper or similar in food industry.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Basic food preparation and handling skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high quality and consistent food products for the outlet.
• Works with Room Chef and Master Cooks to maintain par stocks and inventory control.
• Checks maintenance of kitchen equipment and reports damages to management.
• Follows sanitation procedures to maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Ensures safety standards are followed and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Basic food prep

Multitasking

Under pressure

Communication

Teamwork

Health & safety

Kitchen hygiene

Food safety

Education

High school diploma / GED / culinary apprenticeship

Job description

The Prep Cook is responsible for food preparation, cleaning, and basic cooking tasks in the kitchen for the daily production of their outlet.

Duties:

Prepares high quality and consistent food products for his/her assigned outlet.

Works in close conjunction with Room Chef and Master Cooks to maintain proper par stocks, inventory control, and quality of purchased goods.

Checks the maintenance of all kitchen equipment and immediately reports any damaged or broken equipment to management.

Follows all sanitation procedures as set by the company, maintaining the highest degree of cleanliness and organization within their outlet.

Ensures all safety standards are followed and reports on all unsafe conditions to management.

Qualifications:

High school diploma, G.E.D. or culinary apprenticeship preferred.

Background specialized in quality cuisine is preferred.

Previous work experience as a Kitchen Helper or a similar role in the food industry.

Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Basic food preparation and handling skills.

Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.