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

• 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.