Prep Cook

Prep Cook

Location: IAH

Compensation: $18

On the Go has elevated the dining and retail experience for travelers by bringing together world-class hospitality, award-winning dining concepts, and forward-thinking technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America's busiest airports, we're fueled by a passion for creating exceptional guest experiencesmade possible every day by our incredible crewmembers. On the Go, people truly come first. We invest in our teams, and foster growth in an exciting, fast-paced environment where everyone can shine.

How we work is just as meaningful as what we accomplish. Our valuescare, continuous improvement, quality, and teamworkguide the way we show up for our guests and for each other. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and uplifting workplace where people feel respected, empowered, and encouraged to bring their full selves to work.

The Prep Cook at LGA is responsible for delivering the OTG guest experience. The ability to prepare food to the correct temperature, portion, and plating specifications while maintaining a clean and sanitized area, is critical to success in this role.

In this role, you will:

• An OTG Prep Cook will work in OTG's prep kitchens and/or on the line of one of OTG's fast-casual concepts
• Support the BOH by prepping many of the ingredients for the BOH lines
• Prepare food to the correct temperature each time, portion sizing and plating with identical contents and appearance for consistent presentation according to OTG specifications
• Responsible for controlling the quality of all food items prepared to OTG specifications and restaurant directions
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment (i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.)
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and work toward the goal of guest satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Criteria:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be fully conversational in English
• 1 to 2 years of culinary experience in a fast-paced restaurant (demonstrating entry-level cooking skills: prepping, grilling, frying, etc.)
• Must successfully obtain ServSafe Certification or equivalent within 30 days of being hired
• Knowledge of cooking procedures, safety, and sanitation
• Able to lift 35 lbs. or more
• Supporting other cooks and working in a team environment
• Must be mobile and able to stand for extended periods, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Must be available to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, holidays, and bad weather conditionsmust be flexible
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.