Prep Cook/ Banquet Prep

Western Hills Country Club; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Hills Country Club is looking for a dedicated Prep Cook/Banquet Prep to support their culinary team. This entry-level role involves preparing food for events, ensuring kitchen safety, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates are motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work in fast-paced environments. If you're passionate about cooking and ready to learn, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with no prior experience required.
• Preferred work experience in a culinary environment.
• Ability to accommodate requests from members or guests.

Responsibilities

• Collects and prepares food and beverage items for service.
• Follows standard recipes and practices for banquet service.
• Cleans and organizes kitchen equipment and workstations.

Skills

Cooking

Attention to detail

Food safety practices

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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• Collects food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation.
• Operates food production equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Carefully follows standard recipes while preparing assigned items for banquet service.
• Assists in plating food items for service.
• Notifies Chef or kitchen management in advance of expected product shortages.
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the Banquet Chef.
• Makes sure that all items are wrapped, dated, labeled and stored properly.
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and small wares to the proper areas.
• Cleans banquet preparation and serving equipment.
• Cleans assigned workstation areas.
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Carves food on buffet line.
• Keeps walk-ins clean and organized.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings.
• Sets-up plating line for banquets and assists with plating duties.
• Assists with preparation of other food products in any other area of the kitchen as needed.
• Performs other appropriate tasks as assigned by the Chef.
  
  

Description

Job Tasks/Duties

• Collects food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation.
• Operates food production equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Carefully follows standard recipes while preparing assigned items for banquet service.
• Assists in plating food items for service.
• Notifies Chef or kitchen management in advance of expected product shortages.
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the Banquet Chef.
• Makes sure that all items are wrapped, dated, labeled and stored properly.
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and small wares to the proper areas.
• Cleans banquet preparation and serving equipment.
• Cleans assigned workstation areas.
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Carves food on buffet line.
• Keeps walk-ins clean and organized.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings.
• Sets-up plating line for banquets and assists with plating duties.
• Assists with preparation of other food products in any other area of the kitchen as needed.
• Performs other appropriate tasks as assigned by the Chef.
  
  

Requirements

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Can cook and execute proper plate presentation for menu items.
• Tries to accommodate reasonable requests from members or their guests.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
  
  

Licenses And Special Requirements

• Food safety certification preferred
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.
  
  

Desired Education, Work Experience, & Skills

• Working towards or obtains a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• No prior experience required but work experience in a culinary environment preferred.
• Good physical stamina to keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated with an attention to detail.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Recreational Facilities

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