Food Prep Cook

We need a Food Prep Worker to join our banquet and catering team. You’ll be responsible for assisting in the production of all banquet and catering culinary needs. You will work closely with our Banquet Chef in a full-time role. You’ll need to follow all safety protocols in the kitchen, and keep your workstation clean and equipment sanitized for the duration of your shift. You must be able to read recipe directions and labels in English and operate a variety of kitchen equipment, including sharp knives and measuring tools. Some lifting, pulling, and bending are required. Some kitchen experience and a 2-year associate's degree are preferred but not required. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to meet.

$18 hourly

• Maintain a clean, organized prep area and workstation at all times, and sanitize equipment after each shift or when we close
• Adhere to COVID-19 safety protocol measures in all Food Preparation areas and follow all food safety guidelines in the kitchen workstations
• Understand recipe instructions, measurements, meal charts, and labels written in English and use all measuring tools properly
• Wash, sort, prep, slice, and measure ingredients for recipes, using condiments, vegetables, and proteins, and mixing sauces for use in various meals
• Perform other basic cooking duties as necessary, such as brewing coffee or tea, preparing soups, reducing sauces, and assisting other cooks in the kitchen if needed

• We’d like you to have some kitchen experience and associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent, but it’s not necessary
• Understanding of how to read recipes, meal charts, measuring tools, and labels in English
• You should possess the basic knowledge of Food Preparation and perform these duties with minimal supervision from the head cook or chef
• Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time, as well as lift 35 to 50 pounds, pull heavier items, and bend frequently
• Must be comfortable handling sharp knives and other kitchen tools when prepping food

We are located near the Fayetteville historic district, Syracuse University, Lemoyne College, and local attractions such as Green Lakes State Park. Rustic meets elegance, accented by classic Stickley furnishings. Event spaces have been reimaged to host powerful meetings and impressive social events.