Salad/Prep Cook

Shakertown At Pleasant Hill Kentucky Inc; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, KY, is seeking a part-time Salad/Prep Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare cold and hot side dishes, follow recipes, and contribute to a smooth lunch and dinner service.

Candidates should be able to work weekends and various shifts, maintain proper food safety standards, and support a positive guest experience. Responsibilities include executing menu items to recipe standards, proper food storage and labeling, and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Able to pass a criminal record background and reference check
• Available to work any shift as needed, including weekends

Responsibilities

• Executes cold and hot side menu items to high quality standards
• Able to perform under time restraints with a positive attitude
• Ensure proper storage of foods, wrapping, dating and labeling per procedures
• Maintain sanitation and safety requirements daily
• Prepare aesthetically pleasing main dishes, salads and desserts

Job description

Spring Into a New Career at Shaker Village!

Position:Salad/Prep Cook

Location: Harrodsburg, KY

Job Id:681

# of Openings:1

Position: Salad/Prep Cook

Part Time

Summary of requirements:

The Salad/Prep Cook at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is responsible for the proper preparation and execution of lunch and dinner menu items. Successful applicants have already mastered the basics of food preparation. This position takes part in the shift execution of menu items with emphasis on seed to table produce, home cooked desserts, and any other menu items as needed. Must have a do whatever is needed attitude. This position supports management by preparing great menu items to recipe in a timely manner.

Specific Duties:

• Executes cold and hot side menu items to high quality standards
• Able to perform under time restraints with a positive attitude
• Ensure the proper storage of foods in designated areas, following wrapping, dating and labeling procedures
• Ensure all Shaker Village safety and sanitation requirements are met daily
• Utilize approved food production standards to maintain proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control
• Role model teamwork and great guest service
• Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements
• Job duties are subject to change as needed
• Must have ability to compose aesthetically pleasing main dishes, salads, desserts

Standards of Performance:

• Demonstrate strong passion and motivation to create excellent meals
• Show ability to prepare and execute menu items to recipe standards
• Possess good kitchen practices, protocols and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of standing for long periods
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds
• Must have excellent manual dexterity

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Able to pass a criminal record background and reference check
• Available to work any shift as needed, including weekends

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