Prep Cook - Opening Kitchen, $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Recess Hotels; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness benefits

Company 401(k) with vesting

Paid time off & holidays

Birthday paid

Complimentary daily team meal

Employee discounts at hotel properties

Referral incentives

Job summary

Recess Hotel & Club Savannah is seeking a reliable Prep Cook to join the opening culinary team in Savannah, GA. This onsite role focuses on prep, mise en place, and supporting daily kitchen operations so service remains smooth and memorable.

You’ll help establish standards and rhythms in a brand-new kitchen, following recipes, maintaining organization, and collaborating with the culinary team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook, kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering, or food production experience preferred.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with common kitchen equipment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, and production standards consistently.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Effective communication and time-management skills.
• Interest in food, hospitality, and growing within a professional culinary environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, lifting, and other physical movement required in a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu components according to recipes, prep lists, and Chef direction.
• Wash, cut, portion, measure, and organize ingredients for daily service.
• Support food production across the kitchen, including sauces, vegetables, proteins, garnishes, and other prepared items.
• Label, date, rotate, and properly store food products in accordance with food safety standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked prep and work areas.
• Communicate prep needs, product levels, and shortages to Chefs and fellow cooks.
• Assist Line Cooks and other culinary team members as needed to support smooth service.
• Follow all sanitation, food handling, cleanliness, and kitchen safety standards.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Time-management

Team player

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Job description

Recess Hotel & Club Savannah is seeking a reliable Prep Cook to join the opening culinary team in Savannah, GA. This onsite role focuses on prep, mise en place, and supporting daily kitchen operations so service remains smooth and memorable.

You’ll help establish standards and rhythms in a brand-new kitchen, following recipes, maintaining organization, and collaborating with the culinary team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.