Prep Cook

Mining Exchange Hotel & Spa

Prep Cook

***we will accept applications on an ongoing basis

About The Opportunity

Practice Hospitality is seeking an experienced and hands-on Prep Cook to join the team at the Mining Exchange Hotel.

About The Company

Practice Hospitality manages hotels differently. A growing company with opportunities for advancement, we infuse hotels with style, spirit, and soul. We inspire, innovate, and advocate. We deliver results and do well by our owners because we respect the individuality that we all bring to the table, the connectedness of our world, and the impact we have on our community.

We are looking for someone who thinks big because, at Practice Hospitality, we value creativity, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and innovation. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a team that supports one another, is empowered, and holds themselves accountable. If you bring your A-game every day and pursue excellence with tenacity, we want to invest in your professional and personal growth. But, more than anything, we are looking for good humans who care; about our guests, and each other and make every moment together enriching, fulfilling, and fun.

About The Hotel

Mining Exchange Hotel & Spa was built in 1902 as a stock exchange for local mining companies, The Mining Exchange Hotel & Spa offers a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Our elegant, yet casual public spaces and guestrooms are all newly renovated.

Job Role

At Mining Exchange Hotel, the Pep Cook works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Prep Cook prepares food in accordance with recipes set by the executive chef, ensuring meal quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the daily operation of the back of house adheres to operating procedure guidelines
• Perform food preparation tasks for all fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, etc. used in recipes
• Prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor with assistance of chef
• Ensure back of house area adheres to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service
• Maintain appropriate levels of necessary dishes and utensils; keep all dishware used in cooking and serving clean and sanitary at all times
• Monitor supply levels in back of house area and replenish as necessary
• Monitor equipment operation, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, and call for repairs as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.

Compensation: $19.00 per hour

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Some High School education or equivalent
•  Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed
• Successful completion of criminal background check

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong knowledge of operating industrial-sized ovens and cooking ranges.
•  Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups, and salads
• Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife-handling skills. 
• Understand and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures. 
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids. 
• Able to read, speak, and understand English. Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs. 
• Stand continuously for long periods. 
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff, and guests.
• Proven teamwork

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, and twist
• Able to stand for long periods of time