Prep Cook — Craft Fresh, Scratch‑Prep in a Busy Kitchen

Detroit Foundation Hotel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Diversity & inclusion

Discounted food & beverage

Discounted room rates

Medical benefits

Pet insurance discount

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Detroit Foundation Hotel is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will work with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and Line Cooks to prep ingredients and support daily operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain HACCP standards, and help ensure top-quality preparation. This role offers growth, teamwork, and diverse benefits including health coverage and employee perks.

Qualifications

• Passion for culinary arts and a desire to continue developing your cooking skills.
• Previous experience in prep cook, kitchen assistant, line cook, or similar culinary role preferred.
• Basic knife skills and understanding of fundamental cooking techniques.
• ServSafe Certification preferred or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and verbal instructions with accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates and culinary leadership.
• Conversational proficiency in English, including reading recipes and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, fruits, proteins, sauces, stocks, dressings, desserts, and other menu components according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Complete daily prep lists accurately and efficiently to ensure all stations are fully stocked before service.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food products in accordance with food safety and HACCP standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas, walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage, and kitchen equipment.
• Follow portioning, recipe, and presentation standards established by the culinary leadership team.
• Assist Line Cooks during service as needed by replenishing ingredients and supporting production.
• Minimize food waste through proper preparation techniques and inventory awareness.
• Maintain safe food handling and sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with all local health regulations.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other kitchen areas as business demands require.

Skills

Food safety

Knife skills

Following recipes

Organizational skills

Teamwork

English communication

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Detroit Foundation Hotel is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will work with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and Line Cooks to prep ingredients and support daily operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain HACCP standards, and help ensure top-quality preparation. This role offers growth, teamwork, and diverse benefits including health coverage and employee perks.