Stable Café Prep Cook - Reserve

The Biltmore Company; Reserve (LA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Prep Cook I, responsible for food preparation in dining and banquet services. With opportunities for growth, you'll ensure guest satisfaction through high-quality meal preparation and food safety practices. Benefit from a supportive work environment and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Access to on-site health clinic and wellness programs

40% off estate retail & dining

Paid vacation and holidays

Housing or childcare assistance

Qualifications

• Previous experience with food preparation in a full-service restaurant strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of food sanitation procedures. ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to read and execute recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and ingredients for menu items and specials.
• Maintain a sanitized work area in accordance with ServSafe requirements.
• Responsible for proper rotation, storage, and dating of food items.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife handling

Basic math

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

The starting pay range for this position begins at $16.32/hour and is based on the level of qualifications and relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

The Prep Cook I is primary responsible for the preparation of food products for use in menu items and specials that represent Biltmore’s standards for all dining, banquet and a la carte services. Prep Cook I's are generally working in the pantry/prep stations in the kitchen and are charged with cold food and hot food preparations for service. Prep Cook I's may also staff buffet carving and/or service stations and prepare basic “made to order” requests for guests at stations as needed. Cook I’s are also responsible for proper receiving, storage, and rotation of product. The success of this position will be measured by guest satisfaction, cleanliness, organization, product quality, consistency and timeliness of service. Provides general assistance and support to the department, leadership, and the company as required.

Benefits include:

• Access to Biltmore's on-site health clinic, wellness programs, and health fairs for all employees
• Year-round access to the estate gardens and grounds and 40% off estate retail & dining
• Employer subsidized health, life, dental, vision, and short term/long-term disability insurance (for Full-Time positions)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and SEL (for Full-Time positions)
• Monthly housing or childcare assistance and home purchase assistance (dependent upon eligibility)
• And much more!

1. Preparing food and ingredients for use in menu items and specials.
2. Maintain a sanitized work area as well as learning proper ServSafe requirements.
3. Participates in ensuring all equipment is properly cleaned, maintained and in safe, good working order.
4. Cleans and organizes all stations, coolers, and walk-ins for next shift.\
5. Double check daily forecasts in order to prepare and set-up properly.
6. Accountable for proper rotation, storage and dating of all food items.
7. Ensure all items are properly prepared, sliced/cut, garnished, and consistently presented to Biltmore’s quality standards.
8. Responsible for all prep work for line stations.
9. Check all food items daily for quality and freshness.
10. Prepare and plan in advance to ensure everything needed for next shift is ready for the following day.

Requirements:

1. Previous experience with food preparation in a full-service restaurant strongly preferred. Culinary certification(s) and/or training helpful. The ideal candidate will have had at least six (6) months of prior experience with food prep in a fine dining/upscale setting with exposure to banquet and buffet production as well as a la carte service.
2. Basic math, knife handling, and food preparation skills.
3. Knowledge of food sanitation procedures. ServSafe certification preferred.
4. Ability to read and execute recipes.
5. Able to work effectively with or without direct supervision.
6. Strong time management and organizational skills.
7. Ability to be proactive, exercise good judgment, and take initiative where needed.
8. Commitment to delivering world class guest service and dining experiences.

Physical Requirements:

1. Able to sit, stand, twist, bend, push, pull, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis for periods of up to 12 hours a day.
2. Able to work effectively in a kitchen environment with fluctuations in temperature and conditions (heat, cold, humidity) for an extended period of time.

About Biltmore

Biltmore is interested in people who strive for excellence; who are committed to working together, supporting each other, and sharing a sense of stewardship to protect this special place. Our employees shape and enrich extraordinary experiences for guests, using judgment and skills based on our Vanderbilt-inspired legacy of hospitality.

We invite you to join our dedicated team.

Current Employees

Please note: If you are a current Biltmore employee, please sign into your Workday account & apply using the internal job board at www.biltmore.com/workday

Hiring Guidelines

An offer of employment is conditional upon the result of a security background check, reference checks, and—for certain positions—a drug screen, a physical examination, credit report, and/or driving record report prior to the commencement of employment.