Prep Cook

The primary role of the Prep Cook is to ensure proper execution of all hot and cold foods including appetizers, foods including meats, fish, poultry, starches and vegetables.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Sets up station according to hotel standards and guidelines.
• Proficiently follow and complete daily prep list given by Supervisor.
• Prepares all raw ingredients and food components that are required for use on the line.
• Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Butchers chickens, fish, and shellfish.
• Cuts, trims, and bones meat prior to cooking.
• Prepares components for salad dressings, marinades and garnishes.
• Properly stores items in the pantry and refrigerator.
• Assists line cooks in fetching items needed for service.
• Follow established health and safety standards.
• Follow all policies and procedures put forth by the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Kitchen Knowledge: Strong knowledge of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures. Efficient knowledge of how to use kitchen equipment and tools.

 

 

Education and Work Experience

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

 

 

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Must have a current CA Food Handler’s Card prior to beginning work

The Hollywood Roosevelt requires all F&B employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and F&B applicants are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to beginning employment. In accordance with the law, The Hollywood Roosevelt will accommodate employees who cannot be administered the COVID-19 vaccine for medical or religious reasons, and applicants should contact SJayakumar@hollywoodroosevelt.com if they have questions about this requirement or wish to request an accommodation.
 
 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 required to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. The employee may frequently be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for duration of shift (eight hours or longer). The employee will need to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance. 

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

 

Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holiday and nights.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

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

 

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 regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, including working directly in the sun and beside a pool. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.