Prep Cook

Job summary

The Prep Cook assists the culinary team with daily food preparation, including chopping and portioning ingredients according to recipes. They are also responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness, sanitizing equipment, and managing the dish pit during service.

Job details

Our Prep Cook helps keep the kitchen running smoothly by preparing ingredients, assisting the culinary team with daily food prep, and jumping in wherever needed. This position also helps keep the dish pit, dish storage, and equipment areas clean and organized. We’re looking for someone who is reliable, works well with the team, and is happy to pitch in wherever they’re needed. Job Description: Employment for our Winter season (Dec - Apr) with the opportunity for continued employment in our summer season. Assist the culinary team with daily food prep, including chopping, portioning, prepping ingredients, and preparing items for service. Follow prep lists, recipes, and direction from the Head Chef and kitchen team. Keep prep areas clean, organized, and stocked throughout the shift. Follow proper food handling, food safety, and sanitation procedures. Clean and sanitize cookware, dishes, flatware, glassware, and kitchen equipment. Keep the dish area moving during busy service so the kitchen has what it needs to keep things rolling. Keep the dish area, storage areas, and kitchen floors clean and organized. Pitch in wherever needed and be a positive, reliable member of the kitchen team. Endure the occasional accolades and pats on the back from your fellow staff! Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: A team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision. Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen and staying calm under pressure. Physically able to handle the duties of the position, including standing for long periods, lifting, and moving supplies and equipment. Reliable, hardworking, and willing to pitch in wherever needed. A positive attitude and a good sense of humour are always appreciated! Why work at Island Lake? A friendly and positive team environment Competitive compensation Staff discounts on food, drinks, and merchandise Complimentary staff meals Product deals and discounts from our amazing partners Health Benefits package for long term employees Opportunity to go Catskiing

What you’ll do

The Prep Cook assists the culinary team with daily food preparation, including chopping and portioning ingredients according to recipes. They are also responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness, sanitizing equipment, and managing the dish pit during service.

Requirements

Candidates must be reliable team players capable of working in a fast-paced kitchen environment with minimal supervision. The role requires physical stamina to stand for long periods and the ability to lift and move kitchen supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Staff discounts on food, drinks, and merchandise • Complimentary staff meals • Product deals and discounts • Health benefits package

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Kitchen sanitation
• Dishwashing
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Food safety
• Knife skills
• Organization
• Reliability
• Fast-paced environment
• Ingredient Preparation
• Composure
• Positivity
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Merchandising
• Calmness Under Pressure

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Prep Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant