A Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Specifically, a Prep Cook will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
Food preparation including washing, peeling, chopping, and measuring vegetables, fruits, meats, and other ingredients according to recipes and specifications. They may also prepare simple dishes, sauces, or garnishes under the supervision of chefs.
Labeling, storing, and organizing ingredients to ensure they are easily accessible and comply with food safety standards.
Setting up workstations according to kitchen guidelines, sanitizing surfaces, and cleaning utensils and equipment before, during, and after service.
Monitoring ingredient levels, reporting shortages, and assisting with inventory counts and ordering supplies as needed.
Supporting line cooks and chefs with culinary tasks, including cooking side dishes, preparing staff meals, and distributing plates to wait staff.
Following health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen, and supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
Averill Hospitality Employee discounts
HGI and Averill Hospitality travel discount program
PTO and Holiday pay
Employee and guest focused environment
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
A Prep Cook is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members to successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
Previous experience as a prep cook or in food preparation is preferred
Proficiency with knives and kitchen tools, basic cooking knowledge, and ability to follow recipes accurately.
Strong teamwork, communication, time management, attention to detail, and willingness to learn and improve on the job
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary and incentives
Averill Hospitality Employee discounts
HGI and Averill Hospitality travel discount program
PTO and Holiday pay
Employee and guest focused environment