Prep Cook

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
 

What You'll Do

As a Prep Cook, you'll support the culinary team with daily food preparation, kitchen organization, sanitation, and service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare vegetables by peeling, slicing, dicing, chopping, and portioning.
• Prepare stocks, salad dressings, sauces, and vinaigrettes.
• Cook bulk-prep items, including braised meats, soups, sides, and other menu components.
• Perform basic butchering and processing of whole poultry and fish.
• Assist with baking and pastry preparation.
• Prepare and portion food products for cooking and service.
• Assist with plating dinners and other food preparation for banquets and events.
• Stock kitchen supplies and ensure items are stored in their designated locations.
• Receive, load, and unload food deliveries and kitchen supplies.
• Restock clean dishes, flatware, cookware, and equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, coolers, freezers, equipment, walls, and floors.
• Sweep, scrub, and mop kitchen floors as needed.
• Assist with dishwashing—all members of the kitchen team contribute to keeping the operation clean and organized.
• Remove trash, clean garbage containers, and maintain designated trash areas.
• Follow Safe Staff sanitation standards, proper handwashing procedures, food-safety requirements, and knife-safety procedures.
• Maintain a professional appearance, uniform, and personal grooming.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with fellow team members.
• Take ownership and pride in the hotel, restaurant, kitchen, and guest experience.
• Perform additional duties as requested by management to support our guests and the culinary operation.

What You'll Have

We're looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and ready to contribute to the team.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher.
• Minimum of 1 year of restaurant experience.
• Previous culinary/kitchen experience required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to take direction while also working independently.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to remain professional and productive during high-pressure situations.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and quality.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on culinary position. Team members must be able to:

• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Work extended hours when business needs require.
• Work around hot stoves, grills, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Safely and effectively use knives and kitchen machinery.
• Cut, chop, portion, and prepare food throughout the shift.
• Lift up between 20 - 35 pounds.
• Communicate clearly with team members.
• Work effectively in a physically demanding, fast-paced kitchen environment.

What Success Looks Like

Our ideal Prep Cook doesn't just complete a prep list—they help create a kitchen that is clean, organized, safe, prepared, and ready to deliver an outstanding experience for every guest.

If you're dependable, enjoy working with food, and want to be part of a collaborative hospitality team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your skills, energy, and passion for hospitality to Fenway Hotel.

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.