Prep Cook, Kassi Beach House - Virgin Hotels

YOUR MISSION (The Job Description):

The Prep Cook position reports to Kassi Beach mangement and is responsible for performing basic and extensive food preparation with others or individually. All duties are to be performed in accordance with SNHD, Kassi Beach and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas policies, practices, and procedures.

THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties):

* Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties

* Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible

* Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking

* Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.

* Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.

* Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.

* Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.

* Ensure all food and other items are stored properly

* Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines

* Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

* Adhere to all house policies and standards. .

* Perform proper changeover, opening, and closing duties.

* Follow all prep recipes and procedures and successfully perform these duties as assigned and/or reassigned by leadership.

* Participate in seamless operation between BOH + FOH staff members ensuring proper service to our guests.

* Perform to high standards of excellence, execution, and cleanliness.

* Always keep your active SNHD Food Handler's card with you while on property.

* Execute proper health and safety protocols while operating equipment, handling food, storing food, maintaining temperature & time control logs, and sanitizing as dictated by the SNHD.

* Report health and safety incidents and concerns directly to leadership in an accurate and timely manner.

* Contribute to successful SNHD health inspections

* Actively participate in all scheduled required training sessions

WHAT IT TAKES (The Qualities We Look For)

* Strong communication skills, inclusive of spelling and grammar

* Ability to move quickly and efficiently through the Kitchen.

* Will work in hot and cold, confined, or cramped spaces.

* The work environment is noisy, must constantly receive and communicate information.

* Ability to bend, stoop, balance, and reach-ins necessary.

* The job requires lifting/carrying the max weight of 50lbs.

* Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen

* Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils

* A team player with good communication skills

* Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure

MUST HAVE'S

* Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Active SNHD Food Handlers card.

* Previous experience as a prep cook or equivalent

* At least two years of experience at a high-volume establishment.

* Ability to work a flexible schedule

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. Kassi Beach reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.

*Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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