Prep Cook - HRC Philadelphia

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is seeking a motivated kitchen team member to support prep, labeling, and line operations. You will maintain cleanliness and adhere to safety standards while working with front-of-house staff to ensure quality dining experiences.

The role emphasizes accurate recipe execution, efficient workflow, and professional communication in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing recipes and menu items to spec.
• Ability to label, date, refrigerate prepared items.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen and line.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to read order tickets or kitchen display system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes and menu items to spec.
• Label, date, cover and refrigerate prepped items.
• Set up, stock, and break down kitchen equipment and line stations.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and line.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards.
• Read items on order tickets or Kitchen Display System.
• Assemble orders and verify product quality and specs.
• Communicate professionally with co-workers and front-of-house staff.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen safety

Communication

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description:

Even though kitchen employees may not come into direct contact with guests, their responsibilities are key to the Cafe’s success. At Hard Rock, cooks will be considered all‑around culinary employees.

• Making prep recipes and menu products to spec
• Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the line
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, and line stations
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and line
• Practicing safety and sanitation standards
• Having a sense of urgency
• Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System
• Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge
• Involved in handling all re‑cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures
• Communicating professionally with co‑workers and Front-of-the-House staff
• With competitive pay wage of up to $15+/hr.