Prep Cook - Red Circle Inn

Prep Cook

Geronimo Hospitality Group ain't your normal work environment. We are a collection of award winning boutique hotels, restaurants and clubs with cool people who believe THE STATUS QUO SUCKS and we do everything we can to live by that motto. At Geronimo Hospitality Group, we don't raise the bar. We are the bar. We create destinations, not pit stops, and we're looking for people who are ready to join a team that pushes boundaries and values hard work every day.

Nestled in the heart of Waukesha County, just minutes from Hartland, Delafield, Waukesha, and Oconomowoc, the Red Circle Inn's tradition of quality dining and events continues. Lake Country has seen many changes since the 1848 opening of The Red Circle Inn & Bistro but we remain the destination of choice for steaks, seafood and an exemplary fine dining experience.

In this role, you'll be a key part of our team, ensuring that every guest leaves with a lasting impression. Your voice matters hereuse it to build the future, make an impact, and continuously improve the guest experience.

As the Prep Cook, you are responsible for effectively preparing and cooking food items using standardized recipes and following food safety guidelines.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Report to work on time according to posted schedule in specified uniform.
• Dressed and ready to work by the time the shift begins.
• Prepare all food items according to recipes using correct handling procedures Maintain proper par levels of production according to prep sheets.
• Measures and mixes ingredients accurately, review any modifications to recipes to meet quality standards with Executive Chef.
• Test food being cooked by properly taste testing and taking food temperatures using proper Serv Safe procedures and guidelines.
• Food preparation and cooking skills include but are not limited to measuring, washing, peeling, cutting, grilling, baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, carving and portioning foods.
• Monitor food quantities, quality and display during preparation
• Stocking workstation appropriately for each shift to be ready for the meal period
• Knowledge of menu, including what ingredients are used to prepare each dish and how to build each dish to order
• Date all food containers and rotate as needed, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Workspace cleaned after each shift including switching of food storage containers, labeling of ingredients, scrubbing and sanitizing of all parts of station
• Respect all of your co-workers and managers
• Have fun at work; leave baggage at the door; come to work with a positive attitude ready and willing to help create a fun and memorable experience for our guests
• Promote a positive perception of the company at all times both internally and in public

What It Takes To Succeed:

• Previous experience, non-fast food restaurant and/or training in a culinary school required.
• Have ServSafe Certification or be willing to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Be able to keep up with a fast paced environment
• Position subject to irregular hours to include late nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be 18 years old
• Able to perform with minimum supervision

Mandatory Requirement:

• U.S. Work Authorization (required).

Join a team that makes an impression. At Geronimo Hospitality Group, we are cool people who work hard. Every shift, every day, we push the boundaries and strive to be the best. If you're ready to own your work and create exceptional experiences, we want you on our team! Geronimo Hospitality Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.