Restaurant Prep Cook - Courtyard Vanderbilt/West End : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe need a food prep worker who knows their way around a kitchen with minimal supervision. You'll be responsible for stocking, preparing, and measuring condiments and slicing, dicing, and mixing foods for cooking. You'll need to follow all safety protocols in the kitchen, and keep your workstation clean and equipment sanitized for the duration of your shift. You must be able to read recipe directions and labels in English and operate a variety of kitchen equipment, including sharp knives and measuring tools. Some lifting, pulling, and bending are required. Some kitchen experience and a 2-year associate's degree are preferred but not required. If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to meet.Compensation:

$15 hourly + tips

Responsibilities:

• Wash, sort, prep, slice, and measure ingredients for recipes, using condiments, vegetables, and proteins, and mixing sauces for use in various meals
• Assist other cooks in the kitchen as needed with preparing simple recipes such as soups, sauce reduction, and brewing coffee and tea
• Read recipe measurements, meal charts, label instructions in English, and use the correct measuring tools
• Observe all company-required food safety guidelines and protocols in the areas where food is prepared and kitchen equipment is utilized
• Maintain a clean, organized prep area and workstation at all times, and sanitize equipment after each shift or when we close

Qualifications:

• Basic familiarity with operating kitchen equipment
• Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time, as well as lift 35 to 50 pounds, pull heavier items, and bend frequently
• Available to work weekends and holidays, pitching in extra hours whenever needed
• Understanding of how to read recipes, meal charts, measuring tools, and labels in English
• We'd prefer it if you have an associate's degree (AA), or equivalent, but it's not required for the job

About Company

Feel welcome at Courtyard Vanderbilt/West End. Our modern Nashville hotel near Vanderbilt University has everything you need to make your stay a success. During your stay, enjoy easy access to attractions like Music Row, Bridgestone Arena, and Downtown Nashville.