Dining Hall Prep Cook

Position Summary

The Prep Cook will work as a team member preparing meals and desserts, stocking and preparing next shift/day menu items, helping with dining room set up, dishwashing and end of day cleaning.  The Prep Cook will report directly to the Crew Chief and the Executive Chef. This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt and benefits-eligible position. Hours may vary based on business need and include weekends and holidays. Typical hours are approx. 6am-2pm Monday-Friday and Saturdays once per month.

Position Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks in the allotted time to ensure meals are served on schedule and at correct temperatures.
• Assist in preliminary preparation of meals by successfully following direct instruction, recipes, or prep sheets.
• Possess basic knife skills and knowledge of basic health standards for food preparation.
• Assist Executive Chef in ordering food and kitchen supplies by noting depleted stock.
• Responsible for stocking the deliveries of frozen foods and produce.
• Assist with dish washing and cleaning of kitchen at all times.
• Clean dining hall at the end of each meal, including sweeping and mopping dining hall at the end of the day.
• Clean pots and pans in back kitchen.
• Collect and dispose properly of all trash and recyclables at the end of each shift.
• Assist with table set-up and break-down as directed.
• Assist with food service and buffet maintenance.
• Assists in other operations as needed.
• Must practice proper food handling, sanitation, safety precautions, and personal hygiene.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma preferred, but not required.
• Two years’ cooking experience in a full-service or family-style restaurant preferred.
• Knowledge of care and proper use of standard and commercial kitchen utensils and equipment is required.
• Must have dependable transportation.
• ServSafe certified or willingness to become certified, required.

Physical Demands

The position requires the employee be able to walk unaided up and down hills and over uneven terrain, bend, stoop, and have use of fine and gross motor skills. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls and to speak clearly and effectively. Ability to work standing for at least 8 hours a day and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Pay & Benefits 

The pay for this position is approximately $16.50 per hour. The Folk School offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, generous paid time off and two free classes annually.

Applications 

To be considered for this position, please submit applications online and include the following materials:

1. Cover letter or interest statement.
2. Resume.
3. Contact information for three references, two must be professional.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

If you should need assistance with the application process, please e-mail jobs@folkschool.org.

John C. Campbell Folk School is an EEO Employer. EEO employers are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.