Prep Cook - Osteria Marco - Denver International Airport at Skyport Hospitality First Meridian Services

Quinte West, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ingredient Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitation Guidelines, Portioning, Recipe Following, Kitchen Equipment Operation, Inventory Monitoring, Communication, Dependability, Flexibility, Teamwork, Following Guidelines, Basic Math, Handling Stressful Situations

Industry

Restaurants

Description

SUMMARY The Prep Cook plays an essential role in supporting the kitchen team by preparing ingredients and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. Responsibilities include washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients, following food safety and sanitation guidelines, and assisting with basic cooking tasks. The Prep Cook ensures that all ingredients are prepared and ready for use during service, contributing to the efficiency and smooth operation of the kitchen. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES · Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, chopping, and slicing. · Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items following recipes and specifications. · Portion and package prepared ingredients for use during service. · Maintain a clean and organized work area, including kitchen equipment and utensils. · Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. · Assist in setting up and stocking stations with necessary supplies and ingredients. · Label and store all ingredients properly, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste. · Operate kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, and blenders safely and efficiently. · Assist cooks and chefs with various tasks as needed, including basic cooking and dish assembly. · Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages to kitchen management. · Assist in receiving and storing deliveries, ensuring proper storage procedures are followed. · Participate in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils. · Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment. · Maintain a positive and professional attitude while working in a fast-paced environment. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES · Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience · Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment · Dependable · Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays · Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations · Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations · Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: · High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. · 1+ years’ experience as a cook/prep cook in a full-service restaurant · ServSafe Certified a plus WORKING ENVIRONMENT Airport: This position operates in a climate-controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public is outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport. Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence. The nature of restaurant work requires the Prep Cook to possess certain physical abilities. Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others. Eye-hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20-50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms. Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies and procedures. Physical Requirements Frequency Mental Requirements Frequency Bend Occasionally Communicate Orally Constantly Climb/Crawl Occasionally Evaluating Occasionally Sit Rarely Perform Calculations Occasionally Kneel Occasionally Read/Comprehend Regularly Squat Occasionally Reason/Analyze Occasionally Stand/Walk Constantly Write Rarely BENEFITS & PERKS $21-23 an hour Health, Dental and Vision Benefits to all full-time employees after 1 year FREE RTD/Light Rail Pass or FREE Parking Pass FREE meals 30% Employee Discount Career Training and Advancement Opportunities And did we mention…working with great people *We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status. Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

The Prep Cook supports the kitchen team by washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients according to recipes and maintaining a clean, organized work area. This role ensures all ingredients are prepared and ready for service, contributing to overall kitchen efficiency.