Prep Cook

Description

Picture yourself at The Leta by Hilton Tapestry Collection, we are on the coast and down to earth. As one of Santa Barbara’s best hotels, we have a Golden State of Mind attitude, surf-inspired décor, eclectic accommodations, plus a passion for music, and an elevated F&B scene.

Join our Culinary team today as our next Prep Cook!

Job Overview : Responsible for all cold food preparation for restaurant and banquets.

Compensation : $18-20 / Hour, dependent on experience.

The IDEAL candidate will have 1-2 years of previous experience preparing vegetables, meats, sauces, and other various items needed for service.

Previous hotel or restaurant kitchen experience is preferred, an environment that served all meal periods.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Set up station for line production
• Prep and set up salad bar
• Check prep list for banquet production
• Check menu items; makes appropriate staff aware of 86 items.
• Produce baked items as needed (desserts, breads, etc.)
• Produce bar menu items when needed between shifts
• Produce Happy Hour hors d’oeuvres
• Maintain station and kitchen in sanitary condition
• Maintain station and kitchen in sanitary condition
• Check with Chef / Sous Chef before leaving
• Helps out in any area needed to assure property operation of department
• Performs any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Keep floor dry and clean to avoid slip / fall accidents.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up unexpected spills.

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills :

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e. stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, fryers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read and write the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Ability to grasp, lift and / or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart / truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work continuously in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

Other Expectations :

• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

This includes nights, weekends and / or holidays.

• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).
• Employee is always required to take on the responsibility and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.
• Complies with health and safety rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a safe environment.

Hotel Specific : Working Conditions :

Working Conditions : Physical Demands :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Conditions :

Inside : Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. A job is considered inside if the worker spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside.

Qualifications : Education :

Education :

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge of skills and abilities.

Culinary or Apprenticeship program completion preferred.

Experience :

Cooking experience required, 1-2 years of previous experience.

Licenses or certificates :

Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates.

Grooming :

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

Other :

Additional language ability preferred.

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19 days ago