Prep Cook - Cece's Roland Park

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Cece's Roland Park is seeking talented professionals to join our team. Work alongside our culinary team, crafting innovative European cuisine with coastal flair in our main dining area at Cece's Roland Park and mastering signature house‑made pastas and artisan pizzas at the adjacent Cece's Kitchen. From fine dining to casual fare, you'll hone your skills across diverse culinary spaces, including our stunning al fresco courtyard. As part of the Live! Hospitality & Entertainment family, with over 100 venues nationwide, you'll enjoy competitive DC wages, free parking, and unparalleled development and growth opportunities. Turn your culinary passion into a rewarding career at Cece's Roland Park! Prep Cook Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Control food usage to minimize waste. Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner. Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required. Restock items as needed through the shift. Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements. Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach‑ins, walk‑ins and counters. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests. Perform more than one task at a time Prep Cook Qualifications At least one year experience of cooking on a fast‑paced kitchen line and food preparation experience. Culinary certified training preferred. Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation. Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors. Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory. Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently. Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency. May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. The Prep Cook position requires the ability to perform the following: Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds. Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner. Handling food, objects, products and utensils. Bending, stooping, kneeling. Benefits (for full‑time associates) Health Insurance Dental insurance Vision Insurance Meals provided Referral program Growth opportunities with Live! Hospitality & Entertainment The pay range for this position is $17 - $19 an hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr