Prep Cook

Prep CookThe Prep Cook, reporting to the Chef Manager, will be responsible for day-to-day food preparation and service in our corporate caf. Duties will include working the counter, prepping and preparing food, processing orders and payments, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.The Prep Cook must possess excellent customer service skills to ensure a positive experience for our team members and building guests. This role plays a key part in kitchen opening and closing operations.Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:00am-3:00pm, and Fridays offResponsibilitiesFood PreparationCoordinate aspects of the in-house Caf, including working in the kitchen, handling food prep, and preparing and serving food.Work in a variety of caf stations for breakfast, lunch and a la carte.Set up and break down food stations, deli and salad bar.Prepare food to meet the individual specifications of guests, in a timely manner and in accordance with established recipes.Properly measure kitchen ingredients and food portions ensuring effective cost control.Assist Chef Manager with catering orders, event set up and tear down.Continuously use kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, stoves, induction burners, and warmers in food preparation.Cleaning and MaintenanceMaintain a clean, organized, and sanitary working environment that complies with the local and state Health Inspectors' reports.Perform regular cleaning duties including washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.Ensure food is prepared, dated, and stored properly and within safety and sanitary guidelines (i.e., temperature control).Assist with maintaining the caf preventative maintenance and scheduled/unscheduled repairs and maintenance.Order ProcessingTake and process customer orders using a point of service system.Place inventory orders and work closely with caf vendors.Physical Demands of the RoleContinuously grasp/grip, push/pull, bend, twist/turn, carry, walk, stand, and reach above shoulder level throughout the shift.Frequently move equipment and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.Frequently work in a noisy environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals and seldomly work in inclement weather.Occasionally climb and seldomly kneel and sit throughout the shift.QualificationsMust be able to work early morning shifts, work in a noisy environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, move equipment and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, and continuously move around the kitchen for the entirety of a working shiftHigh school diploma or culinary certification3+ years of experience in a culinary settingServe Safe certifiedBasic understanding of local and state health regulations with experience in maintaining a kitchen to comply with local and state Health InspectionsFamiliar with restaurant point of sale software (Toast, Clover, etc.) preferredAbility to effectively interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, with a high level of professionalism and confidentialityStrong decision-making ability and judgmentProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Strong attention to detail, efficient, and organized with an ability to establish priorities and objectivesExcellent communication and customer service skillsAble to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships with diverse individuals, internally and externallyDedicated learner with a natural curiosity for consistent growthExhibits comfort, ease, and flexibility working in an extremely fast-paced ever-changing, deadline-driven environmentCooperative team player with an upbeat, positive, "can-do" attitude!PerksPlanet Fitness cares about you and your well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which includes the core medical, dental, vision, life and disability as well as supplemental accident, hospital and critical illness coverage options. In addition, we are proud to offer eligible employees a generous time off program (including volunteer time), childcare reimbursement, paid parental leave, pet care reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, free Black Card membership, learning and development programs and a whole host of engagement activities. We offer a 401(k) Plan with safe harbor employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan.This role is also eligible to participate in an annual corporate bonus incentive program based on company financial and personal performance.Note to Applicants: We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for computer equipment or any other purpose at the start of employment. Any request for you to provide payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Further, we recommend that you do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver's license number) as part of the initial application process.