Prep Cook - Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint

Geronimo Hospitality Group; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Geronimo Hospitality Group is hiring a Prep Cook in Beloit, WI. You will prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, follow food safety guidelines, and work with the Executive Chef to ensure quality.

This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Experience in a non-fast food setting or culinary school, plus ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days), are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a non-fast food restaurant or culinary school training.
• ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to perform basic math operations in all units of measure.
• Ability to keep up with a fast paced environment.
• Position may require irregular hours including late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Able to perform with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to recipes using correct handling procedures.
• Maintain proper par levels of production according to prep sheets.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately and review recipe modifications with the Executive Chef.
• Taste test and take food temperatures following Serv Safe guidelines.
• Stock workstation and ensure food temperatures and quality are maintained.
• Keep workspace clean and sanitized after each shift and rotate perishable items.

Skills

Math skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe Certification

Culinary school training

Job description

Description

STEP INTO THE BIG LEAGUES

Geronimo Hospitality Group ain't your normal work environment. We are a collection of award winning boutique hotels, restaurants and clubs with cool people who believe THE STATUS QUO SUCKS and we do everything we can to live by that motto. At Geronimo Hospitality Group, we don’t raise the bar. We are the bar. We create destinations, not pit stops, and we’re looking for people who are ready to join a team that pushes boundaries and values hard work every day.

MERRILL & HOUSTON’S STEAK JOINT

We’re a classic steakhouse offering the freshest steaks and seafood. Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint tells the story of Beloit’s industrial heritage while focusing on the highest quality food with down-to-earth, attentive service.

PERKS OF THE JOB

We believe in rewarding effort and skill. Our team enjoys Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, Training & Development Opportunities, 401K, Medical Benefits, 24/7 Online Care, Pet Insurance, and more. We demand a competitive spirit and offer you the chance to build your own future in return.

YOUR ROLE IN CREATING GERONIMOMENTS

In this role, you’ll be a key part of our team, ensuring that every guest leaves with a lasting impression. Your voice matters here—use it to build the future, make an impact, and continuously improve the guest experience.

As the Prep Cook, you are responsible for effectively preparing and cooking food items using standardized recipes and following food safety guidelines.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Report to work on time according to posted schedule in specified uniform.
• Dressed and ready to work by the time the shift begins.
• Prepare all food items according to recipes using correct handling procedures Maintain proper par levels of production according to prep sheets.
• Measures and mixes ingredients accurately, review any modifications to recipes to meet quality standards with Executive Chef.
• Test food being cooked by properly taste testing and taking food temperatures using proper Serv Safe procedures and guidelines.
• Food preparation and cooking skills include but are not limited to measuring, washing, peeling, cutting, grilling, baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, carving and portioning foods.
• Monitor food quantities, quality and display during preparation
• Stocking workstation appropriately for each shift to be ready for the meal period
• Knowledge of menu, including what ingredients are used to prepare each dish and how to build each dish to order
• Date all food containers and rotate as needed, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Workspace cleaned after each shift including switching of food storage containers, labeling of ingredients, scrubbing and sanitizing of all parts of station
• Respect all of your co-workers and managers
• Have fun at work; leave baggage at the door; come to work with a positive attitude ready and willing to help create a fun and memorable experience for our guests
• Promote a positive perception of the company at all times both internally and in public

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Requirements

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

Experience and/or Training

• Previous experience, non-fast food restaurant and/or training in a culinary school required.
• Have ServSafe Certification or be willing to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Be able to keep up with a fast paced environment
• Position subject to irregular hours to include late nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be 18 years old
• Able to perform with minimum supervision

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT

• U.S. Work Authorization (required).

JOIN A TEAM THAT MAKES AN IMPRESSION

At Geronimo Hospitality Group, we are cool people who work hard. Every shift, every day, we push the boundaries and strive to be the best. If you’re ready to own your work and create exceptional experiences, we want you on our team! Geronimo Hospitality Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.