Prep Cook Pro: Masterful Plating & Fresh Creations

AC Hotel Boston Cambridge; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Hotel Boston Cambridge is seeking a Cook to prepare food per recipes and standards, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. You will handle diverse tasks from prepping ingredients to plating dishes, while maintaining sanitary work areas and following safety procedures.

The role supports guest satisfaction with consistent, high-quality cuisine and may require standing for extended periods and working varied shifts, including holidays or weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; culinary experience preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items according to standards.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; trim or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work to improve satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

High School diploma

Culinary experience

Education

High School diploma preferred

Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required

Job description

AC Hotel Boston Cambridge is seeking a Cook to prepare food per recipes and standards, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. You will handle diverse tasks from prepping ingredients to plating dishes, while maintaining sanitary work areas and following safety procedures.

The role supports guest satisfaction with consistent, high-quality cuisine and may require standing for extended periods and working varied shifts, including holidays or weekends.