{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cdfa383dc9e00bebfb02cd66","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cdfa383dc9e00bebfb02cd66","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cdfa383dc9e00bebfb02cd66","title":"Prep Cook","description":"JOB SUMMARY: The Prep Cook’s primary responsibility is to uphold the restaurant’s high standards of excellence by providing the highest quality of service to guests. The Prep Cook is responsible for assisting in the preparation of meals by preparing cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meats, etc. The Prep Cook is also responsible for preparing simple dishes such as salads and entrees.\nSKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:\nMust have the ability to provide professional and courteous guest service.\nMust have good time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.\nMust have good organizational skills, the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.\nMust have the ability to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.\nMust have the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude during all interactions.\nMust have a working knowledge of computers and basic math skills.\nPrevious kitchen preparation experience preferred, but not required.\nServSafe Certified Preferred.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nAssists all guests in a professional and courteous manner.\nPerforms job duties and responsibilities in a cost-effective manner and within budgetary guidelines.\nFollows prep list and directions as provided by supervisor.\nAssists in the preparation of meals by preparing cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meats, etc.\nCompletes basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.\nPrepares simple dishes such as salads, entrees, etc.\nSets up, stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.\nIs knowledgeable of and complies consistently with restaurant standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and all kitchen policies and procedures.\nIs knowledgeable of all menu items, specials and restaurant offers or promotions.\nMaintains a clean, organized and appropriately stocked work area. Handles, stores and rotates all products appropriately.\nThoroughly completes any assigned set-up, side work or closing duties.\nUnderstands and applies all restaurant safety and security procedures as required to maintain a safe and secure environment for associates and guests.\nKeeps supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance coming to his/her attention so prompt corrective action can be taken.\nPerforms all other duties as assigned.\nOTHER CONSIDERATIONS:\nReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising guest satisfaction or essential business functions.\nThe intent of this job description is not to state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties that will be performed by the individual in this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS:\nSummary\nThe Prep Cook works primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. This position requires continuous standing and walking, and frequent lifting, carrying, bending and reaching throughout entire shift. Hazards may include, but are not limited to, exposure to hot surfaces and appliances, sharp objects (knives), and standard cleaning chemicals. All restaurant employees are required to wear rubber soled shoes and must follow proper safety precautions at all times to avoid injuries.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"St Cloud Hotel Group","rawCompany":"st cloud hotel group","city":"St Cloud","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:34:02.363Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-2021.00","title":"Food Preparation Workers","slug":"food-preparation-workers"},{"code":"35-2014.00","title":"Cooks, Restaurant","slug":"cooks-restaurant"},{"code":"35-9099.00","title":"Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other","slug":"food-preparation-and-serving-related-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722514","title":"Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets","slug":"cafeterias-grill-buffets-and-buffets"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Prep Cook","description":"JOB SUMMARY: The Prep Cook’s primary responsibility is to uphold the restaurant’s high standards of excellence by providing the highest quality of service to guests. The Prep Cook is responsible for assisting in the preparation of meals by preparing cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meats, etc. The Prep Cook is also responsible for preparing simple dishes such as salads and entrees.\nSKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:\nMust have the ability to provide professional and courteous guest service.\nMust have good time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.\nMust have good organizational skills, the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.\nMust have the ability to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.\nMust have the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude during all interactions.\nMust have a working knowledge of computers and basic math skills.\nPrevious kitchen preparation experience preferred, but not required.\nServSafe Certified Preferred.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nAssists all guests in a professional and courteous manner.\nPerforms job duties and responsibilities in a cost-effective manner and within budgetary guidelines.\nFollows prep list and directions as provided by supervisor.\nAssists in the preparation of meals by preparing cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meats, etc.\nCompletes basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.\nPrepares simple dishes such as salads, entrees, etc.\nSets up, stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.\nIs knowledgeable of and complies consistently with restaurant standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and all kitchen policies and procedures.\nIs knowledgeable of all menu items, specials and restaurant offers or promotions.\nMaintains a clean, organized and appropriately stocked work area. Handles, stores and rotates all products appropriately.\nThoroughly completes any assigned set-up, side work or closing duties.\nUnderstands and applies all restaurant safety and security procedures as required to maintain a safe and secure environment for associates and guests.\nKeeps supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance coming to his/her attention so prompt corrective action can be taken.\nPerforms all other duties as assigned.\nOTHER CONSIDERATIONS:\nReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising guest satisfaction or essential business functions.\nThe intent of this job description is not to state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties that will be performed by the individual in this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS:\nSummary\nThe Prep Cook works primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. This position requires continuous standing and walking, and frequent lifting, carrying, bending and reaching throughout entire shift. Hazards may include, but are not limited to, exposure to hot surfaces and appliances, sharp objects (knives), and standard cleaning chemicals. All restaurant employees are required to wear rubber soled shoes and must follow proper safety precautions at all times to avoid injuries.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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