Prep Cook

About the role

Belize Island Holdings, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, is looking for a Prep Cook for its resort in Southern Belize. The Prep Cook delivers food of the highest quality in freshness, taste and consistency, following USPH/FDA and local guidelines, and reports directly to the Sous Chef and Head Cook.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare food fresh and to the highest quality, following standardized recipes and reporting shortages or discrepancies to the Head Cook or Sous Chef.
• Keep the immediate work area clean at all times and maintain an organized flow of production with menu and forecast changes.
• Check station on arrival for safety and equipment issues and before leaving for cleanliness, proper disposal and storage and labeling.
• Check food temperatures and follow procedures for chilling, reheating and holding food; report waste daily.
• Follow the Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or culinary school diploma if available.
• At least six months of experience preparing food by roasting, broiling, braising, sautéing, frying and grilling, including breakfast items.
• At least six months of experience in food production and line capacity, and in a high-volume hot production operation.
• Basic cooking skills (knife skills, basic cuts, cooking methods) and experience with basic equipment such as a fryer, food slicer and robocop.
• Ability to read, write and communicate with team members, and to follow standards recipes and convert quantities mathematically.
• Ability to work 7 days a week, in a multi-cultural environment, and to lift more than 25 pounds; a food handler's card is required.