Prep Cook, Chalkboard Restaurant, Ambassador Hotel

Ambassador Hotel is hiring for a Prep Cook.

You should join our team if you believe…

That every exceptional meal begins with thoughtful preparation and attention to detail.

That organization, consistency, and teamwork are the foundation of a successful kitchen.

That preparing ingredients with care helps every member of the culinary team deliver outstanding guest experiences.

That food safety, cleanliness, and quality should never be compromised.

That every task, no matter how small, contributes to creating unforgettable dining experiences.

That great hospitality begins long before the first plate leaves the kitchen.

You’re a great fit for this role if you love…

Preparing ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, portioning, measuring, and organizing food products according to standardized recipes and production schedules.

Setting up, stocking, organizing, and breaking down your assigned kitchen workstation to support efficient service.

Maintaining proper food rotation, labeling, storage, cooling, and temperature controls while following all food safety guidelines.

Keeping kitchen workstations, storage areas, equipment, utensils, floors, and food preparation areas clean, organized, and sanitized throughout every shift.

Safely operating kitchen equipment and using knives, mixers, slicers, food processors, and other culinary tools according to established procedures.

Supporting Line Cooks, Sous Chefs, and Culinary leadership by ensuring ingredients are prepared and available for service.

Monitoring food quality and freshness while minimizing waste and supporting food cost initiatives.

Communicating maintenance concerns, supply needs, and operational issues promptly to Culinary leadership.

Working collaboratively with fellow Culinary team members to maintain an efficient, organized, and guest-focused kitchen.

Responding professionally to requests while maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Taking pride in preparing the foundation for exceptional meals that create memorable guest experiences.

We’re excited to have you join us because…

You understand that preparation is one of the most important ingredients in a successful kitchen.

You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining organization and attention to detail.

You take pride in producing quality work that supports the entire culinary team.

You communicate effectively and collaborate well with teammates.

You maintain high standards for cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation.

You adapt quickly to changing priorities and production needs.

You bring reliability, initiative, and a strong work ethic to every shift.

You believe great hospitality starts with great preparation.

Education and Experience

Previous kitchen, food preparation, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred.

Knowledge of food preparation techniques, knife skills, and safe kitchen practices preferred.

Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and proper food handling procedures.

Ability to read and follow recipes, production sheets, and written instructions.

Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative Culinary team.

Ability to maintain food quality and consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.

Food Handler Certification or ServSafe Certification, where required by law.

Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred, but not required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

Ability to bend, reach, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and move safely throughout kitchen and storage areas.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds or more, including food products, equipment, carts, pans, and supplies.

Ability to safely operate knives, mixers, slicers, food processors, and other commercial kitchen equipment.

Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot kitchen environments, steam, ovens, refrigerators, and freezers.

Ability to perform repetitive food preparation tasks while maintaining quality, safety, and attention to detail.

Ability to work safely around sharp equipment, open flames, hot surfaces, and commercial cooking equipment.

Here’s the Core of Coury Hospitality:

We have a place for you on our team if your passion is to curate UNMATCHED MOMENTS.

What else do YOU need to know…

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer.