Part Time Banquet and Prep Cook
Part Time • Skaneateles
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Job Summary
The Part-Time Banquet & Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients and assisting in the production of food for banquets, events, and regular kitchen operations. This role ensures that food is prepared according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients for cooking including washing, cutting, measuring, and portioning.
- Assist in preparing menu items for banquets, catering events, and kitchen service.
- Follow recipes and production sheets to ensure consistency and quality.
- Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies before events and service.
- Assist with plating and assembling banquet meals during events.
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards according to local health regulations.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
- Properly store food and label ingredients according to kitchen procedures.
- Assist chefs and kitchen staff with additional food preparation tasks as needed.
- Help with kitchen organization and inventory rotation (FIFO).
Qualifications
- Previous kitchen, prep cook, or banquet cooking experience preferred.
- Basic knife skills and understanding of cooking techniques.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40–50 lbs.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork and communication
- Ability to follow instructions and recipes accurately
Physical Requirements
- Standing for extended periods
- Lifting and carrying kitchen supplies
- Working in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment
Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN
WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN PROVING YOU WITH ECLECTIC FOOD FROM VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE WORLD.
"THERE IS AN OPTION FOR EVERYONE IN OUR KITCHEN"
-ED & BETH MORO
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