Prep Cook Casual

Timbers Kauai; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off for full-time employees

Employer-sponsored health plans

401k match

Complimentary golf for employees and family

Job summary

A leading company in Hawaii is seeking a Prep Cook to join their culinary team. Responsibilities include preparing meal ingredients, simple dishes, and adhering to hygiene standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have basic food handling knowledge and enjoy working as part of a team in a vibrant location.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of food handling techniques.
• Ability to work in high-paced environments.
• Maintaining personal hygiene is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal ingredients and simple dishes.
• Maintains compliance with health and hygiene standards.
• Assists with food storage and inspection.

Skills

Teamwork

Sanitation

Food Preparation

Time Management

Job description

Our Company:

Timbers Company is a developer and operator of exceptional boutique hotels, residence clubs and resort communities located in some of the most sought-after destinations in the world. We are passionate about creating remarkable experiences with world-class hospitality while exposing our Owners and guests to the humble authenticity of every location that we call home.

Our Property:

Imagine spending every day working in a place that must be seen to be believed. Timbers Kaua‘i at Hōkūala, oceanfront on Kaua‘i, is a blend of the pristine and playful, and we get to do what Owners and guests love in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Our team members reflect the highest level of aloha with anticipatory service in an unparalleled setting.

Our Core Values:

We are in the business of creating an authentic sense of place for families to return to time and time again while committing ourselves to creating memorable and fun experiencers through passionate, attentive service. This mantra is reflected in everything we do and every interaction we have whether it be in hospitality operations management, asset management, development, or sales & marketing. Our values define who we are.

• Be Authentic
• Practice Humility
• Cultivate Teamwork
• Value Time
• Be Trustworthy

Benefits:

• Paid time off for full-time, permanent employees.
• Employer-sponsored health plans.
• 401k match.
• Complimentary golf for employees and immediate family members.

SUMMARY:

The Prep Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Essential functions as defined are ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents within this classification. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.

· Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.

· Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.

· Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.

· Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.

· Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.

· Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and/or skill required.

· Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.

· Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

· Ability to work well as part of a team.

· Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.

· Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

· Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.

· Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform

Our company (“Company”) fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law, The Company maintains a drug- free workplace.