Prep Cook | Valley River Inn

Columbia Hospitality, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get Paid Daily

Tip Eligible

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a Prep Cook for Valley River Inn in Eugene, OR. The role supports daily kitchen operations, preparing items per spec sheets, and maintaining quality across buffet and plated presentations.

The position emphasizes collaboration with line cooks, adherence to safety standards, and timely handling of guest requests. Strong knife skills and state food handler licensing are preferred; opportunity for growth and benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• Knife skills and ability to read and interpret simple instructions
• Ability to read and comprehend recipes and adjust preparations
• Maintain sanitation and food safety across shifts

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily items following specification sheets and maintain par levels
• Ensure attractive, consistent presentation of buffet and plated items
• Coordinate with line cooks to monitor quality and presentation
• Set up, restock, and clean food prep areas; open/close kitchen procedures

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Education

State Food Handler’s License

Job description

Prep Cook | Valley River Inn

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Hourly Pay Range: $18.50 - $24.00 DOE
• LTD Bus Pass
• Tip Eligible
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Does Success Look Like:

Your Impact

• Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items
• Prepares new menu items under direction of supervisor
• Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated
• Interacts with line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared
• Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner
• Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas
• Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet for all hot and cold items
• Reads and interprets recipes
• Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product under direction of supervisor
• Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards
• Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling
• Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures

What You Bring

• Previous cooking experience preferred
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Must possess knife skills, the ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate customer’s needs in a timely manner

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.