Prep Cook

About the role

Belize Island Holdings, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, is recruiting 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 works under the direct supervision of the Sous Chef and Head Cook.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare food fresh and to the highest quality, strictly following recipes, methods and instructions from the supervisor.
• Handle batch, a la minute and line cooking techniques, and keep the immediate work area clean at all times.
• Follow standardized recipes and report shortages or ingredient discrepancies to the Head Cook or Sous Chef.
• Maintain an organized flow of production in response to forecast and menu changes, and be responsible for the food service station.
• Check food temperatures and follow proper procedures for chilling, reheating and holding food.
• Report waste daily, check the station on arrival for safety and equipment issues, and leave it clean, properly stored and labelled.
• Work in a multi-cultural environment and adapt to schedule, assignment and deadline changes; work 7 days a week.

Required profile

• High school diploma, or a culinary school diploma if available.
• At least six months of experience preparing food by roasting, broiling, braising, sauteeing, 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 operating 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.
• Food handler's card required; must pass a basic safety course.