What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Summer House - Durango?
We’re hiring people to join our team as PREP COOKS!
A Few of Our Prep Cook Benefits:
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
- Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 401(k)
Summer House is the place where summer never ends. Located in the Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas, the restaurant offers lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch services with both indoor and outdoor dining options. The California-inspired menu is reminiscent of the overall Summer House brand and features simple ingredients sourced from local grower partnerships and sustainable products. It includes Cali-style tacos, fresh salads and vegetable plates, housemade pasta and pizzas crafted with California-milled flour, entrees from the live-fire wood grill, and more. Rosé is poured all day off the signature Rosé Cart, featuring Summer House Rosé, with an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. The Cookie Bar, positioned at the front of the restaurant, provides to-go beverages and light breakfast items alongside Summer House’s signature baked goods, pastries, and famous oversized cookies.
Currently, Summer House has full-service locations in Chicago, IL, North Bethesda, MD, Orlando, FL, Las Vegas, NV, and airport locations in Chicago, Orlando, and Charlotte, NC. No matter the weather, the bright and airy vibes always fill the atmosphere. Whether you’re in for date night, a family get-together, or brunch with friends, summer is waiting for you on the other side.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100 restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
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Prep Cooks are responsible for the preparation and production of readying foods, garnishes and condiments to be used on the line or for service.
Essential Functions
- Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
- Maintain food safety and quality standards
- Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
- Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
- Accurately account for all items coming out of the kitchen
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed