Prep Cook

4w1 month ago

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

US · Full-time · $33,280 – $37,440

About this role

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don't just create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love, caring deeply for our guests, associates, and communities.

We are seeking a Prep Cook to cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, and other food items. You'll play a key role in delivering excellent dining experiences by efficiently preparing menu items with care and attention to detail.

In this role, you will assist in ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio. You'll also help wash dishes and keep the dish area clean and clear of debris.

As part of our leadership team, you'll embody our Promise to Lead with Love—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. Through our partnership with charity: water, we're also committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of related progressive experience as a culinary graduate
At least 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking in a hotel, restaurant, food, or concessions outlet facility or related field
Experience in a high-volume restaurant, food, or concessions environment
Ability to prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items
Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
Ability to follow recipes, portioning, and presentation standards consistently

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment
Cook and prepare food products including sauces, stocks, breads, and other menu items according to facility recipes and standards
Assist in ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio
Ensure all food and beverage products are consistently prepared and served according to portioning, cooking, timing, serving, and presentation standards
Assist in washing dishes and putting them away in appropriate areas
Help keep the dish area clean and clear of debris
Support the kitchen team in delivering excellent dining experiences with care and attention to detail

Benefits

Work at America's Largest Indoor Waterparks resort
Be part of a family-owned company with a culture of Leading with Love
Opportunity to contribute to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa through partnership with charity: water
World-class dining environment with cutting-edge convention centers