Prep Cook, Pioneer - Harbor Bay Hospitality
Cleveland, OH 44113
About the Job
Welcome to Pioneer (pioneercleveland.com), an exciting new camping-themed sports bar in the heart of Ohio City. Pioneer’s expansive dining room is built around 13 TVs, so you never have to miss a game and our show-stopping Argentenian-style hearth that celebrates the oldest method of cooking known to man: live-fire. Outside, guests can grab drinks from our custom airstream bar and enjoy their meal on the expansive patio, while enjoying their favorite teams on our outdoor TVs. Operated by Harbor Bay Hospitality, Pioneer is located in INTRO – Cleveland’s exciting new mixed-use project, which features nearly 300 new apartments, an acre of green space, and a lavish top-floor event venue directly across the street from the historic West Side Market.
Pioneer is looking for team members that are dedicated to friendly and fun service, and who are eager to help us make this the absolute best place for sports in Cleveland. Pioneer is currently open six days a week with busy brunch service on the weekends.
We’re building a top-of-the-line team that we want to respect and grow with from day one. We’re looking for industry rockstars who shine at the following:
- Attentive service
- Kindness
- Competency in the workplace
- Attention to detail
- Thinking on their feet
By joining our team, here’s what you can expect from us:
- Extensive growth opportunities
- A respectful and exciting workplace
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Being surrounded and inspired by the best in the business
Our goal? That this will be the best place you’ve ever worked in the industry.
Essential Functions
- Set up cook stations and stock with necessary prep supplies.
- Rotate items in walk-in/storage daily.
- Follow recipes for bulk prep.
- Answer and report to chefs, as appropriate.
- Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
- Communicate clearly with managers and culinary staff.
- Work closely with all team members to ensure smooth operation.
- Adhere to quality standards for culinary team and ensure execution.
- Comply public health and food safety requirements.
- Ensure Toast application is effectively utilized for timekeeping.
- Notify sous chef of any equipment malfunctions brought to your attention.
- Ensure BOH works areas are clean and organized at all times.
- Contribute to a positive work environment to consistently achieve standards and provide exceptional guest service.
- Comply with all policies regarding attendance, performance productivity and teamwork.
- Promote safe operation of all equipment and safe food handling.
- Ensure work areas are clean and organized at all times.
- Ensure safety-related matters are addressed in a timely fashion and escalate to leadership, as necessary.
Education & Experience
- Previous experience as Prep Cook in a full-service restaurant/event environment, preferred.
- Basic math skills including working with measurements required.
- Problem solver and analytical thinker: works constructively to solve problems and learn from mistakes, anticipates the needs of personnel and guests, “sees around corners”- works proactively to prevent issues from arising; exercises common sense and good judgment.
- Maintains composure under pressure, remains calm and courteous in difficult situations.
- Willingness to learn and accommodate industry changes and company directives.
- Required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as business demands; ability to work flexible hours as required.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a restaurant/event environment. This role requires frequent standing and walking during entire shift. Work environment is fast-paced and team member must be able to manage multiple priorities throughout a shift. Exposure to cold and heat may occur on regular basis throughout a shift (entering refrigeration equipment, multiple industrial/food service and exposure to cooking appliances).
Wlcome to Harbor Bay Hospitality! Our roots are in Cleveland, but our aspirations are driven by our cosmopolitan experiences across the globe. Our plans can be summed up with three simple promises: Really Good Stuff. Served Humbly. In Great Rooms.
