Prep​/Pantry Cook

Perryville MD, United States

Pay: $21.00

At Great Wolf, the Prep/ Pantry Cook works in a fast‑paced environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Prep/ Pantry Cook prepares food for guests in accordance with the highest standards, to exceed guest expectations.

Hiring immediately with full‑time, part‑time, and flexible scheduling.

• Grow your career
  : A great place to start or advance your career with cross‑training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs at all levels
• Great Perks
  :
  Take advantage of exclusive perks for you, your family, and friends - including discounted vacations and employee referral incentives
• Learn While You Earn
  :
  Gain access to Great Wolf University for on‑the‑job training, functional, and leadership training
• Prioritize Your Well‑Being
  :
  We offer flexible scheduling, access to a holistic wellness program and technology, and support through our Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
• Celebrate Your Uniqueness
  :
  Join a team that cheers for diversity and inclusion through programs that make everyone feel welcome and recognized.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telehealth resources
• Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid parental leave

• Maintain and follow all department operating procedures; ensure completion of daily temperature logs, daily cleaning logs, line check sheets and food waste sheets.
• Ensure compliance with all food‑handling and sanitation regulations.
• Perform food preparation tasks for all fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, etc. used in all restaurants and banquets.
• Prep work to support all restaurants; produce food according to recipe card and written standards.
• Support Buffet and Banquet operations; execute prep work based on production list and/or banquet BEO's along with forecasted business levels.
• Work Pantry and/or Dessert Station in a la carte and buffet restaurants.
• Executes food orders according to guest preference in a timely manner while working on multiple orders at once.
• Prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor with assistance of supervisor and chefs.
• Controls recipes by weighing and measuring designated ingredients.
• Monitor supply levels of food, paper goods, and small wares in heart of house area and replenish as necessary.
• Monitor equipment operation, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, and call for repairs as necessary.
• Supports in stocking food & supply inventory, requisitioning supplies and food; verifying receipt; storing.
• Maintain appropriate levels of necessary dishes and utensils; keep all dishware used in cooking and serving clean, sanitary, and in good condition at all times.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, food storage areas, equipment and utensils; segregating and removing garbage; steam‑cleaning or hosing garbage containers; following sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintain and follow all Ecosure or similar food safety and sanitation program standards.
• Maintains correct cleaning schedules on all equipment; keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Assist and support the operation at the request of the Sous Chef, Executive Chef or other property leadership.
• At the end of the shift check out with a culinary leader.

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of previous cook experience in a similar environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and demonstrated ability to understand sanitation related issues and precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment.
• Possess the ability to work with Point of Sale system and Kitchen Display System.
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed.
• Must be able to obtain local or state food handling permits and serv safe food handling…