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Prep Cook
Part Time - organic vegetarian shift meals, share of guest tips
10 days per month minimum required/guaranteed
ChoZen is seeking an inspired and hard working Prep Cook to work side by side with our Executive Chef & Sous Chef. Join our kitchen team who have a wealth of knowledge for plant-based menus that are wholly nourishing and ecologically sustainable. Bring your culinary and creative talents to our holistic retreat center. If you have a passion for the healing benefits of food and are looking for a great kitchen team to work with for a meaningful cause–this is an excellent opportunity for you.
The Prep Cook should be interested in learning about the preparation of healthy and holistic meals for large groups. You will be responsible for setting up workstations in the kitchen and preparing ingredients for the cooking process. The prep cook is required to perform basic cooking duties, monitor stock levels, and take on culinary tasks as they arise.
To be a successful prep cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. A top-notch prep cook should be able to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
Prep Cook Responsibilities:
Support the preparation of mostly vegan/vegetarian buffet style meals under the direction of the Executive Chef. Fish or chicken prepared for certain groups.
Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
Following prep lists created by chefs.
Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads.
Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
Distributing plates to wait staff to be served, cleaning plates for dishwashing, and preparing takeaway packages for customers.
Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
Preparing drinks and cocktails according to the chef's specifications.
Prep Cook Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Culinary school training would be advantageous.
Experience as a prep cook may be advantageous.
Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
Perks: A sense of community; access to free yoga, meditation and other sponsored classes and workshops.
ChoZen Retreat
ChoZen is an eco retreat sanctuary nestled along the banks of St. Sebastian River & Nature Preserve. We are a gathering place for thought leaders, change makers and community builders who seek reconnection to nature.
ChoZen’s mission is to inspire action to protect mother nature and all of its inhabitants, becoming a catalyzer of awareness for the fragility of our planet. ChoZen spaces and experiences are an invitation for thought leaders and change makers across all disciplines and backgrounds to honor themselves and nature as a path to restore the balance between the planet and humanity. Our aim is to build a sustainable future for people and the environment in which we all coexist in harmony.
More on ChoZen here: www.chozenretreat.com
To Apply, email us with your resume or a description of past work, and why you want this job.
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