Prep Cook - Yot Bar & Kitchen

Thompson Hospitality; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YOT Bar & Kitchen in Florida seeks a dedicated Prep Cook to join the culinary team. As a Prep Cook, you'll play a vital role in behind-the-scenes magic that brings our renowned dishes to life.

You will meticulously prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain top food quality standards in a fast-paced kitchen. Join a waterfront dining destination that emphasizes hospitality and teamwork, with shifts including weekends and holidays in a busy Fort Lauderdale setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume kitchen or food preparation role is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration in a dynamic kitchen environment.
• Visual acuity to monitor food presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a noisy kitchen environment.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Precisely measure and prepare ingredients, ensuring freshness and quality.
• Assist in the preparation of appetizers, entrees, and desserts following established recipes.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely and efficient preparation of menu items.
• Support overall kitchen operations, including inventory management and equipment maintenance.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Follow recipes precisely

Teamwork and communication

Attention to presentation

Clear communication in noisy kitchens

Flexible shifts incl weekends

Job description

Overview

Yot Bar and Kitchen is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join our culinary team. As a Prep Cook, you'll play a vital role in the behind-the-scenes magic that brings our renowned dishes to life. Your meticulous attention to detail, culinary passion, and commitment to maintaining the highest food quality standards will contribute to our continued success.

Responsibilities

• Precisely measure and prepare ingredients, ensuring freshness and quality.
• Assist in the preparation of appetizers, entrees, and desserts following established recipes.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely and efficient preparation of menu items.
• Support overall kitchen operations, including inventory management and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume kitchen or food preparation role is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration in a dynamic kitchen environment.
• Visual acuity to monitor food presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a noisy kitchen environment.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Stand for extended periods of time and navigate occasional wet or greasy floor conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (food product cases, bulk ingredients, kitchen equipment).
• Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.
• Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to ensure quality and consistency.

Who We Are:

YOT Bar & Kitchen is a waterfront dining destination in Florida known for its scenic marina views, upscale atmosphere, and fresh seafood. It offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience with indoor and outdoor seating, making it a popular spot for waterfront dining and social gatherings.

Located at Lauderdale Marine Center on the New River in Fort Lauderdale, YOT features 360-degree waterfront views, fresh coastal cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, weekend brunch, and private event spaces. Its combination of scenic surroundings, quality food, and genuine hospitality creates a memorable dining experience.

Thompson Hospitality

is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.