Prep Cook

Innisfree Hotels is an inclusive workplace that fosters a culture of care where employees genuinely matter, and their voices are heard.

Location:
Hilton Pensacola Beach

We are looking for an ambitious Prep Cook to assist in the preparation of delicious dishes in the kitchen. You will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Always approaches all interactions with guests and employees in a friendly and service-oriented manner by maintaining a positive demeanor.

- Promotes a positive and caring work environment by addressing and resolving any conflict in a calm and poised manner.

- Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.

- Maintain kitchen in a clean and organized manner to facilitate high volume production.

- Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.

- Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.

- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other prep.

- Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.

- Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.

- Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees.

- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.

- Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.

- Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.

- Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the restaurant operating hours.

- Prepare and display buffet food items according to the hotel standards.

- Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.

- Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients.

- Bake, grill, steam, and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods.

- Maintains a clean, healthy, and safe working area along with awareness of all sanitary practices.

- Handles guest complaints and solve problem to the degree possible.

- Performs any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

2. Minimum 1 year of cook experience required, hospitality industry preferred.

3. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, or scheduled form.

4. Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English in order to communicate with guests and team members.

5. Knowledge of reservation and POS systems.

6. Ability to work with computers and good knowledge of operating software preferred.

7. Must be able to multi-task and be detail oriented.

8. Must be a team player.

Innisfree Hotels will invest in you, if you invest in you. We are a fast-paced, expanding company and we need team members who thrive on challenge, seek responsibility and value our culture to lead us into the next generation of growth.