Prep Cook (Catering) - St. Paul RiverCentre

This position has primary responsibilities to include production and preparation of menu items under direct supervision of kitchen management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares orders to guests specification, with special attention to allergens and notes on orders.
• Prepares kitchen line and all necessary products for service following checklists.
• Able to work assigned station in kitchen.
• Receives and checks in purchased items to ensure accuracy, quality and quantity.

• Transports supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Cleans kitchen equipment. Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks. Reorganizes work area in preparation for the next shift.
• Segregates and removes trash and garbage, and places in designated containers. Takes out trash and recycling. Cleans and maintains interior and exterior trash area. Sweeps and mops floors.
• Complies with company, local, state, and national regulations pertaining to food quality, cleanliness and sanitation standards, and safety.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 6 months to 1 year related experience in a high-volume, high energy, food and beverage environment.
• Working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to food, safety, and sanitation.
• Availability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to position self to move about.
• The employee frequently is required to operate and use kitchen station tools and equipment; and communicate with guests, employees, and management.
• The employee must move up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Food handler certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Union Position Benefits:

• Paid breaks
• Free meal during shift
• Uniforms
• Parenting leave
• Training opportunities

• Worker’s Compensation
• Military Leave
• MN Sick and Safe Time
• Jury Duty
• Witness Duty
• Holiday pay (employee must work)
• Family Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Personal Leave (LOA)
• Voting Leave
• Funeral Leave
• School Leave

About the RiverCentre

The Saint Paul RiverCentre is the capital city’s most stunning convention, special event and entertainment venue. With more than 250,000 square feet of versatile event space, Saint Paul RiverCentre offers easily configurable space, luminous, airy design, and outstanding customer service.

The RiverCentre is operated by Morrissey Hospitality,