Prep Cook

401k with a fully vested employer match, Health, Vision, Dental and PTO. NorthPointe Hospitality also offers a Daily Pay Option. Employees will be able to make secure, instant transfers of earned wages for a fee, before payday, whenever and wherever they need to, 24/7/365.

• Must have extensive prior Food and Beverage PREP COOK experience with high volume restaurant or banquet facility.
• Must understand menu design, food and beverage costs, labor costs and “other” F&B cost structure.
• Foremost, must be able to provide Award-Winning Service by exceeding brand standards be evidence of SALT scores.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and act upon statistical information and data on a daily basis. This would include daily labor costs, food cost, profit margins, inventory controls, and food & beverage purchasing protocols.
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve Service and F&B sales budgets/targets. Must be available for all shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Confident, self-driven, dynamic and loves to learn. Has a strong ability to take direction and suggestion from others.

Prep Cook Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow the kitchen's prep list to plan daily work
• Label ingredients and food items and stock pantry and refrigerator shelves in an organized manner
• Properly store food items in designated containers
• Sanitize work areas and equipment, wash dishes, take out trash
• Measure seasonings, condiments, and ingredients for use in cooking
• Portion and wrap food
• Prepare ingredients for cooking
• Wash, peel, and chop fruits and vegetables
• Clean and cut or grind meat, fish, poultry, and shellfish
• Place food in warming trays or refrigerated storage as appropriate
• Carry food items and utensils to food stations
• Use manual and electric equipment for food preparation
• Perform basic cooking tasks such as stirring, straining, and parboiling food and reducing sauces
• Package take out foods
• Prepare beverages including soft drinks, coffee, and tea
• Hand out prepared dishes to servers for delivery to customers
• Maintain records of quantities of foods and ingredients used
• Update supervisors when stock of food items or supplies are low
• Inform managers about broken or malfunctioning equipment
• Comply with food safety and sanitation guidelines

Prep Cook Requirements and Qualifications

• Background as a prep cook or related experience
• Availability for early morning shifts
• Manual dexterity to ensure proper operation of kitchen utensils and cutting tools
• Effective communication skills
• Proficient in English
• Adept at performing tasks well in a fast-paced environment
• Able to stand through duration of shift

We are a team of caring, entrepreneurial, resilient hoteliers passionate about extraordinary guest service, committed to profitability, and dedicated to the long-term growth and development of our associates.