Company Overview
Van Acre is a spirited restaurant part of the one-of-a-kind Hilton Garden Inn Wausau that continues to push the standard of excellence in our industry with an established team of professionals motivated to exceed guest expectations at every turn. We happily provide training, company provided uniforms and annual reviews. Great performance is rewarded with pay raises.
Job Overview
The Prep Cook reports to the Executive Chef and is responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability.
Responsibilities
· Maintain cleanliness and always comply with food sanitation standards.
· Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed.
· Prepare and organize the station, preparing all food necessary to start serving.
· Learn Van Acre menus, recipes, preparation and presentation.
· Prepare food items according to designated recipes, quality standards and ensure that food is in peak condition.
· Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations.
· Prepare all food for next shift and for the following day as required and directed by the Food & Beverage Manager.
· Maintain accurate daily inventory of kitchen food, beverages and supplies.
· Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
· Set up and stack the stations daily according to volume.
· Ensure food is prepared in a timely manner and at the correct temperature.
· Adapt to different stations based on the kitchen’s need.
· Label, date, and store all food items properly.
· Comply with health and safety regulations.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· Minimum education of a high school diploma.
· Minimum of 2-4 years of kitchen and cooking experience.
· Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with subordinates, peers, supervisors, executives, and the public.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· Obtain nationally recognized food sanitation certification, such as Servsafe or TIPS.
· Reliable with strong work ethic, customer service skills, attention to detail, problem solving and verbal and written communication.
· Ability to push, pull, carry and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout the shift. Moving furniture, frequent walking, standing, bending and stair climbing are also regular requirements of the job.
· Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
