Prep Cook | Part-Time | Mystic Aquarium

Oak View Group; Mystic, Stonington (IA, CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role is essential in ensuring high food quality standards and guest satisfaction through meticulous preparation and cooking of menu items. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, demonstrating excellent communication skills and a commitment to sanitation and food safety. With a competitive hourly rate and eligibility for tips, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about culinary excellence and guest service.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid food handling certificate as required by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package food products to order while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation in work areas and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food Quality Standards

Sanitation Standards

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Tools

Grills

Deep-fat Fryers

Ovens

Job description

Overview

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment. The Prep Cook must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Portion control, food waste, and sanitation are additional areas that the Prep Cook must be aware of while operating in the kitchen.

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cooking and packaging food products which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Receives verbal orders from the front counter staff for food product requirements for guest orders.
• Responsible for maintaining quality and production standards on all menu items.
• Food must be fresh and of high quality when served to the guests.
• Responsible for portion control and serving temperatures of all products served in the concession stand.
• Responsible for cleaning, stocking, and restocking of workstations and displays.
• Responsible for operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and ovens.
• Ensures that all work areas and equipment are clean, food products are properly stored, utensils are clean and put away, and floor is swept and mopped at the end of the shift.
• The Cook must be checked out before ending the shift by the Floor Supervisor to ensure the concession stand meets cleanliness standards.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.