Kitchen Utility and Prep Cook

Job Title: Kitchen Utility and Prep Cook

Department: CRE Amenity

Reports to: General Manager

Job Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Arch Amenities Group

Wellness-driven. Hospitality-focused.

Arch Amenities Group is the leading provider of amenity management, consulting, and wellness services for commercial real estate, residential communities, and hospitality properties. Formed through the strategic acquisition of top hospitality and wellness-led providers, Arch brings together decades of experience and forward-thinking innovation to deliver unmatched lifestyle and hospitality experiences.

We partner with owners, operators, and developers to transform spas, fitness centers, meeting and event spaces, pools, clubs, and residential amenities into vibrant destinations that foster connection, wellness, and belonging. Our mission is to create spaces where people thrive.

With a North American footprint, a diverse client portfolio, and a highly trained service team, we help properties unlock the full potential of their amenity spaces by improving satisfaction, increasing retention, and driving ROI through thoughtful programming, operational excellence, and seamless service.

The Arch in our name reflects the connections we build between people and spaces, guests and experiences, and teams and technology. Everything we do is designed to create lasting value and measurable impact.

If you're looking to grow with an organization that leads in hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle services, Arch is a place to do what you love and build a career with purpose. Join the team shaping the future of the amenity experience.

Job Summary:

The Kitchen Utility and Prep Cook supports daily food and beverage operations through dishwashing, food and bar preparation, bussing, and kitchen organization. This position is also trained to prepare and execute the established menu when the Lead Cook is absent or needs coverage. The ideal candidate has hands-on cooking experience, takes pride in keeping a clean and organized workspace, and is comfortable moving between kitchen and guest service support duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment; return clean items to their designated locations.
• Maintain the dish area and assigned food and beverage work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Assist with food preparation, including washing, cutting, measuring, portioning, labeling, and storing ingredients according to established recipes.
• Support bar preparation by preparing garnishes, juices, syrups, and other ingredients and restocking glassware and service supplies as directed.
• Clear and reset tables, collect used serviceware, assist with food running, and replenish guest service stations as needed.
• Receive and put away deliveries, rotate inventory, and communicate shortages or quality concerns.
• Learn the established menu, recipes, equipment, food safety procedures, and kitchen opening and closing routines.
• Provide cooking coverage during the Lead Cook's breaks, scheduled time off, and unexpected absences once trained and approved by management. Prepare menu items accurately and manage tickets within the approved service plan.
• Communicate with management when cooking coverage requires reassignment of dishwashing, bussing, or prep duties.
• Follow food safety practices for handwashing, allergen control, safe temperatures, storage, and transitions between dishwashing and ready-to-eat food preparation.
• Assist with event preparation, service support, and closing tasks; perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of professional kitchen or cooking experience, with the ability to follow recipes and prepare menu items independently after training.
• Experience with dishwashing, food preparation, or restaurant service support preferred.
• Working knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, knife skills, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, communicate clearly, and work cooperatively with kitchen and front of house teams.
• Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain the required credential upon hire.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to adjust assignments to meet service needs.

Essential Function

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Stationary Position -- Sitting or Standing

Active Position -- Walking, jogging, running

Use of hands/fingers -- Operate, Use, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Prepare, activate

Climb/Balance -- Stairs, ladders, ropes, equipment, beams

Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl -- Position self, move

Talk/hear -- communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information

See -- Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess

Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or less

Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or more

Exposure to -- Exposed, work around, chemicals, odors, smells, noise, indoors or outdoors, heat, cool.

DISCLAIMER

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. Supervisors may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Arch Amenities Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Arch Amenities Group, LLC is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.