Prep Cook -Full time

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Title: PREP COOK

Department: F&B Kitchen

Reports To: Chef de Cuisine

Rate of Pay: $21.00/hour

Shift: Monday through Sunday Availability Desired

7: 00AM until 5:00 PM

Part Time (30 hrs/week) or Full Time (40 hrs/week)

Must be available weekends and holidays.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Prepared By: Culinary Director

SUMMARY

Provide support to the culinary team by properly preparing food items in a timely manner and in a sanitary environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Read and follow directions on the daily prep list.

Prepare foods in the correct quantity and preparation style as shown to you by a supervisor.

Properly season and taste food preparation to ensure it meet the correct standard set by a supervisor.

Maintain a clean and safe workspace. Organization of your tasks to complete them in a timely manner.

Organize and store food deliveries daily. Following the direction of your supervisor.

Basic knife skills and proper handling techniques are used.

Read and follow basic recipe directions from the standard kitchen recipes.

Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment such as: Stove, oven, fryer, pans, pots, blenders, mixers and whatever other equipment is needed.

Properly label and date food preparation (FIFO – First in, First out)

Store prepared foods in the correct location and manner.

Follow proper cleaning procedures for kitchen equipment as outlined by your supervisor.

Support recycling for metal and plastic in all abilities.

Minimize food waste in preparation.

Clean kitchen prep areas in entirety PRIOR to checking out with your supervisor to leave.

May assist in the Employee Café or other food outlets as directed.

Contribute to a positive work environment.

ALL SUNDANCE REPRESENTATIVES ARE EXPECTED TO:

Embrace and promote all facets of the Sundance Guiding Principles: vision, mission, service standards and values.

Exhibit job and product knowledge to accurately support and promote all Sundance departments, amenities and programming ventures.

Be flexible to meet business demands, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage time appropriately.

Work with a broad-based constituency and provide excellent service to all internal and external guests.

Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Keep information confidential as directed in the confidentiality agreement.

Support and comply with all Sundance policies, procedures, and standards.

Protect Sundance assets.

Be an ambassador of Sundance inside and outside of work.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

Support and participate in environmental programs associated with position, for example: minimize waste, recycle, conserve energy, purchase and use sustainable products, educate co-workers/guests on environmental ethic, support vendors with similar environmental ethic, decrease pollution levels, minimize the use of toxic chemicals, restore wildlife habitats, and carpool with co-workers to minimize carbon emissions. All employees are invited to participate in environmental or Sundance Preserve sponsored events.

DRESS CODE

Sundance recognizes the impact that our image has on the guest's impression of the resort and the perception of our ability to provide professional service to our clientele. As representatives of Sundance all employees including mangers are expected to be in compliance with the Dress Code determined for his/her department as defined in the job description or follow the standards below.

In order to best promote a positive, professional image that meets Sundance guest's expectations, employees are required to dress in a professional, conservative fashion that is appropriate for their area. Please use the following as a minimum standard:

All aspects of the Personal Appearance policy (SPL#50) must be in compliance.

Operational managers are required to wear nametags at all times while on duty. Additionally, no cologne, short appropriate earrings, short clean fingernails required.

Chef coat, chef pants, apron - clothing must be unwrinkled and clean, and in good condition (no rips, tears, or frays regardless of whether accidental or fashionably placed).

Men's shirts must be tucked in.

A tailored fit is required of all clothing.

Closed toe footwear is required.

T-shirts must be in good condition and have appropriate Sundance logos if not covered by chef's coat.

Baseball caps must be in good condition and have appropriate Sundance logos. Other hair restraints permitted.

Accommodations

Sundance will accommodate employees with religious beliefs or a disability that may make it difficult for that employee to comply fully with the Personal Appearance Policy. Employees should contact their supervisor or Human Resources to request reasonable accommodation that will comply to the greatest extent possible with the policy.

DISCLAIMER

This is a general description of this job. All employees of Sundance Partners Ltd. will be required to perform any task that is asked of him/her within legal and ethical parameters and company policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Entry level kitchen position. No Previous experience required.

Basic knowledge of commercial kitchens and food production are desired.

TECHNICAL/COMPUTER SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess or obtain a current food handlers permit within 30 days of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to read and comprehend the English Language. Ability to write in English Language.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic knowledge of measurements used in commercial kitchens is desired. Understanding of weights, volumes and other units of measurements.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years of age or older.