Prep Cook - Elway's Taproom Denver International Airport

The Prep Cook plays an essential role in supporting the kitchen team by preparing ingredients and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. Responsibilities include washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients, following food safety and sanitation guidelines, and assisting with basic cooking tasks. The Prep Cook ensures that all ingredients are prepared and ready for use during service, contributing to the efficiency and smooth operation of the kitchen.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to restaurant recipes and menu specifications.
• Ensure all food is cooked and presented in a timely manner and meets the restaurant's quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Assist in the preparation and portioning of ingredients for use in cooking.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, fryers, and mixers safely and efficiently.
• Monitor food stock levels and communicate shortages to the kitchen manager or supervisor.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely service.
• Assist in receiving and storing deliveries, ensuring proper storage procedures are followed.
• Participate in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience
• Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• 2+ years experience as a prep cook in a full-service restaurant
• ServSafe Certified a plus

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Airport: This position operates in a climate-controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public is outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport.

Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence.

The nature of restaurant work requires the Cook to possess certain physical abilities. Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others. Eye-hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20-50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms. Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies and procedures.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• $21-23 Starting Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision to full-time employees after 1 year
• FREE RTD/Light Rail Pass or FREE Parking Pass
• FREE meals
• 401k
• 30% Employee Discount
• Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
• We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

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