Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Banquet Prep

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC.; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminary Hotel & Co. in Dunedin, FL is seeking an enthusiastic Prep Cook to assist in the day-to-day kitchen prep for all F & B outlets.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of restaurant experience, plus a background in culinary tasks, pastry, and baking is a plus. You will perform vegetable prep, sauce prep, and basic cooking of bulk items, while maintaining sanitary standards and supporting the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or higher.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in restaurant.
• Previous culinary kitchen experience, pastry & baking preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Basic vegetable prep – peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioning.
• Basic sauce prep – stocks, dressings, sauces and vinaigrettes.
• Basic cooking of bulk prep items – braised meats, soups, sides.
• Minor butchering – processing whole poultry and fish.
• Baking & pastry preparation.
• General cleaning – equipment, floors, walls, coolers, freezers.
• Dishwashing – Luminary & Co. kitchen staff wash dishes.
• Restock clean dishes, flatware and cooking equipment.
• Follow Safe Staff sanitary compliance throughout every area in the kitchen.
• Assist with plate up dinners during banquets.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Culinary kitchen experience

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Knife safety

Sanitation awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Luminary Hotel & Co. in Dunedin, FL is seeking an enthusiastic Prep Cook to assist in the day-to-day kitchen prep for all F & B outlets.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of restaurant experience, plus a background in culinary tasks, pastry, and baking is a plus. You will perform vegetable prep, sauce prep, and basic cooking of bulk items, while maintaining sanitary standards and supporting the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.