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About our Brand That colorful hotel in the desert, The Saguaro is a good time. It's not that complicated. There's plenty of sunshine, a buzzing pool scene and lots of local flavor. We are seeking a dynamic Restaurant Prep Cook to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit. Responsibilities Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times Establish and maintain good communication and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel Prepare all food items to order, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits Prep assigned items according to the Master Prep Lists and par levels set by management nightly Communicates with Chefs about low stock, orders needed for the next day and any complications from the day/night shift Properly measure and assemble ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes Use scale to ensure proper portioning of food items Minimize waste of products Accept or reject ingredients based on quality and quantity Clean, organize and maintain walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area Maintain prep/kitchen area in a clean, sanitary and safe manner Rotate product according to "First In, First Out" to maintain shelf-life standards and able and Date all products Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings as requested Core Competencies High School diploma or general education degree (GED) Two (2) years related experience in hospitality or service industry preferred Strong communication skills Collaborative spirit Ethical Conduct Positive Attitude Eye for Detail Problem solving abilities Compensation & Benefits We offer competitive wages and benefits while fostering a diverse and inclusive work experience. We thrive in being a diverse work environment. Consideration for employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.