Prep Cook

Are you searching for a fun, fast-paced career opportunity in the hospitality industry?

 

Labor Ready, a TrueBlue company, is looking for Prep Cook in your area to work with one of our premier clients. At Labor Ready we value and respect our employees. When you work for Labor Ready you’re not just joining a company but joining a family. If you’re the type of person who gives 100% to what you do, we want to talk to you. We’re not looking for someone who can just get the job done. We are looking for someone who can also be our goodwill ambassador.

 

Labor Ready Values: Be True, Be Passionate, Be Responsible, Be Creative, Be Respectful

 

Pay:  $9.00/hour

Shift/Hours:  Varies – part time work also available! 

 

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare special meals or substitute items.  
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement and food garnish.
• Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared.
• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials.
• Inform F&B service staff of 86'ed items and available menu specials. Ensure the quality of the food items.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English as they may have guest interaction – Bilingual a plus! 

 

Successful Prep Cook skills and characteristics:

• 6 months Prep Cook experience; banquet/hotel experience a plus
• Knowledge of proper food storage, food spoilage and controlling food-borne illnesses
• Strong knowledge of health department standards
• Experience with supply inventory and quality control
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional appearance

 

 

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Employee is frequently required to move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

 

TrueBlue, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity at all levels of our organization and encourage all qualified employees to explore this opportunity.

 

Notice Regarding Background Checks

Labor Ready will conduct a background check to verify the information contained in your application for employment and to help determine whether you are a suitable candidate for such employment. The background 1015 A Street Tacoma, WA 98402 800-24-LABOR LaborReady.com

information obtained may include, but is not limited to, information about educational history, prior employment, criminal record, driving record verification and a drug test.

If Labor Ready intends to use any information obtained through this background check in whole or in part in making an adverse employment decision, you will be provided with a (1) a copy of your background report and (2) a written summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

 

How to apply:

Submit resumes on line for consideration.  

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