About the Organization
Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit born from a deep desire to show gratitude to the community. We celebrate the power of curiosity, science, and the arts to help lift the children of Utah through the power of STEM. Our mission is to bring to life the joy of learning and wonders of the natural world through world-class experiences that engage, delight, and inspire. We strive to make everyone feel welcome and valued as they visit our community-owned complex of gardens, museums, and farms.
If you're looking for a fun, dynamic workplace where you can inspire and be inspired, come join the Thanksgiving Point family!
Description
Prep Cook
Pay Rate: $17/hour
Shift:30-39 hrs , varies depending on event schedule including Saturdays and Holidays.
Benefits: Medical only. Thanksgiving Point family membership, discounts on food, retail, summer camps and classes, free or discounted tickets to Thanksgiving Point events.
Purpose: The purpose of a prep cook is to prepare the necessary items for the upcoming parties and work a team whose goal is to prepare and cook food for banquets.
Scope of: Major responsibilities include, maintaining set pars of food quantity. Assuring that the quality of the food is up to the set standards is next. Personal workspace cleanliness and organization are a must in order to work this position at this level. Finally, assuring that your co-workers are able to do the same by helping out and encouraging them.
Essential Functions:

• Maintain the quantity of the food based on set pars.
• Maintain the quality of the food based on set standards.
• Maintain a clean workstation.
• Stay busy at all times, help others or ask for additional tasks.
• Encourage co-workers to do the same.
• Realize the whole operation when completing individual tasks.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
Education

• High School Student or Graduate. Willing to continue education of food while on the job.

Experience

• Kitchen experience is essential
• Previous line cook experience is a plus but not a must.

Skills

• Must have good knife skills.
• Must have a good sense of timing.
• Must understand a variety of cooking techniques.
• Must be able to take assignments willingly.
• Must love food and feeding people.
• Must be able to lift heavy things.
• Must be able to pass a background check

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a company we do E-Verify on all potential candidates.
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Position
Prep Cook - Kitchen
Shift
Rotating Days and Evenings
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Category
Food Services
Location
Thanksgiving Point
Number of Openings
1
Number Filled
0
This position is currently accepting applications.