Prep Cook: Energetic Kitchen Team Player

Mainsail Lodging & Development; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development in Florida is seeking a Prep Cook to support the day-to-day preparation of meals across all F&B outlets and uphold the company standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of restaurant experience.

Responsibilities include vegetable and sauce prep, cooking bulk items, baking and pastry, general cleaning, dishwashing, stocking, and assisting with banquets while maintaining a professional appearance and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-year restaurant experience minimum.
• Prior kitchen experience; pastry and baking preferred.
• Excellent customer service and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables: peeling, slicing, dicing, portioning.
• Prepare sauces: stocks, dressings, sauces, vinaigrettes.
• Cook bulk items: braised meats, soups, sides.
• Butchering: process poultry and fish.
• Bake and pastry preparation.
• Clean equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers.
• Dishwashing and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Stock supplies and restock dishes and equipment.
• Assist with plate-up for dinners and banquets.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures; knife safety.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Pastry & baking

Knife handling safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mainsail Lodging & Development in Florida is seeking a Prep Cook to support the day-to-day preparation of meals across all F&B outlets and uphold the company standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of restaurant experience.

Responsibilities include vegetable and sauce prep, cooking bulk items, baking and pastry, general cleaning, dishwashing, stocking, and assisting with banquets while maintaining a professional appearance and strong customer service.