Prep Cook

Role Summary

A Prep Cook with Vandelay Hospitality is a crucial role responsible for supporting the culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

In this position, you will prepare ingredients according to recipes, portioning, and cooking standards, ensuring consistency and quality.

Key duties include maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards, and assisting chefs with various tasks.

The Prep Cook supports the team by being punctual, reliable, and efficient, while continuously learning and improving culinary skills.

Responsibilities :

Support the Culinary Manager, Assistant Culinary Manager, and all kitchen team members with daily tasks to ensure readiness for service

Maintain all kitchen prep standards and all aspects of the culinary program

Execute all assigned prep tasks with the highest possible standards of accuracy and in a timely manner

Assist in daily setup and break down of the kitchen as requested and take great care of the equipment and facilities

Consistently uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation

Assume responsibility for all ingredient prep

Participate in teamwork and foster harmonious working climate

Embrace change and deliver top results no matter the obstacle

Adheres to food service safety and sanitation guidelines as required by State and Local Agencies.

Requirements :

1+ years of relative experience in hospitality industry

Great knife skills and experience on hot and cold line

Maintain proper food certifications specific to State Laws

Energetic, accountable and team oriented

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong decision-making abilities and the ability to work independently and with all levels of leadership in a fast paced environment

Contributes ideas, takes ownership, and goes beyond responsibilities to ensure the success of the team

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to work standing and walking for extended periods of time

Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Certified for food service as required by State and Local Agencies

Perks

Family meals

Benefits available

Flexible schedule

Professional development and career growth

Dining discounts at all Vandelay Hospitality Group brands

Referral Program

Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July

Benefits : Employee discount

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid training

Vandelay Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal / state protected category.