Prep Cook I: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Prep Expert

Sunriver Resort; Sunriver (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunriver Resort is seeking a Cook III to lead hot and cold food preparations for The Spotted Frog and assist with culinary guidance for the team. You will help maintain AAA Four Diamond Standards while delivering exceptional guest service in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires basic knife skills, food safety knowledge, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position supports the culinary team and upholds the resort’s core values.

Qualifications

• High school education preferred.
• At least one year kitchen/prep experience or one year of culinary school preferred.
• Must have valid Food Handler’s card.
• Must have complete understanding of the fundamentals of the culinary operation.
• Must be able to work with and around a diverse group of food, seasonings, etc.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily production of Restaurants, outlet menus, as well as monitoring the day to day prep lists.
• Maintain and complete daily prep lists and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated areas.
• Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Apply basic knife skills required for preparation of hot and cold foods.
• Produce recipes efficiently and consistently.
• Team player.
• Ensures portion necessities and portion control for all food functions are recipes, especially high cost items.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Follow all HACCP guidelines.
• Meet with Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Breakdown work station and complete closing duties; return all food items to the proper storage areas; rotate all returned product wrap cover label and date all item being put away; straighten up organize all storage areas clean up and wipe down food prep areas reach ins/walk ins and shelves; return all unused and clean utensil/equipment to the specified locations; ice down hot items from the steam table so they cool quickly; turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift; restock items that were depleted during the shift
• Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all resort amenities as well as any special events
• Interacts with resort staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments when necessary
• Maintains constant awareness of safety issues, (i.e. broken glass, frayed electrical cords, leaks, broken locks and suspicious persons). Reports all safety incidents to on-duty supervisor.
• Reports to work on time as designated by posted schedule

Skills

Kitchen experience

Culinary skills

Food handler card

Food safety

Education

High school

Job description

Sunriver Resort is seeking a Cook III to lead hot and cold food preparations for The Spotted Frog and assist with culinary guidance for the team. You will help maintain AAA Four Diamond Standards while delivering exceptional guest service in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires basic knife skills, food safety knowledge, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position supports the culinary team and upholds the resort’s core values.