Prep Cook

Prep Cook – Hyatt

Job Location:

Mar Monte Hotel - Santa Barbara, CA

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Description

Primary mission:

As the Prep Cook, you are responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for Restaurant, Room Service, Team Member meals, and Banquets, while complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures to produce an appealing and appetizing product. You are also responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies, and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.

Scope of Work + Team

• Reports to the Executive Chef/ Sous Chef
• Supports special F&B staff
• Part of the special events team and catering

Responsibilities

• You will cook all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Monitor the line setup prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen else maintain a clean-as-you-go policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Assist in cross-training team members and train new team members in their positions on the service line.
• Assist the Sous Chef in maintaining standards of quality and appearance on the front line.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Abide by payroll policies, procedures (punch in/punch out), Meals and Rest Periods policy and Springboard Hospitality Rules of Conduct.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all hotel safety and security procedures as required to maintain a secure and safe environment for team members as well as guests.
• Read and abide by all the regulations and rules of conduct stated in the associate handbook.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior
  
  Experience:
  
  1-2+ years of full employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

IT Expertise:

• Advanced knowledge of computer software (including Microsoft Office, Outlook) and web analytics tools is preferred.

Education & Subject Expertise:

• High School education or equivalent;
  Food service certification.
• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
• Ability to work as a team member and communicate with kitchen staff.
• Working knowledge of property safety and security procedures to maintain a secure environment for employees and guests.
• Service oriented with excellent customer service and sales skills.
• Ability to follow directions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Team player with the ability to work under minimal supervision and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand and work with basic financial information and solve basic arithmetic problems.

Other Expectations

• Abide by payroll policies, procedures and rules of conduct as stated in the Springboard Hospitality Associate Handbook.
• Demonstrate knowledge of company safety and security procedures.
• Hours required: primarily Monday–Sunday during Springboard Hospitality business hours; some weekend or holiday work may be required.

Benefits

Springboard Hospitality offers an empowered working environment with a superior benefits package for employees who work 20 hours/week or more, including:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Accrued Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance
• 401K
• Costco Membership
• Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance

Equal Employment Opportunity

OLS Hotels & Resorts LLC dba Springboard Hospitality (Springboard) is an equal opportunity employer. Springboard provides equal employment opportunity for all associates and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided as required by law.

Note:

This position is with Springboard Hospitality at a Hyatt location where Hyatt is not the employer; the hotel may be employed by a third-party management company.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Hospitality