Pantry Cook - Cut132
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Thompson Hospitality Corporation
Columbus, OH, US
Summary
The Pantry Cook is responsible for preparing cold food items such as salads, appetizers, and desserts while maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation. They must ensure the pantry station is well-stocked, organized, and that all food products are handled and stored according to sanitation protocols.
Job Description
Overview
Join the culinary team at Cut 132 and be an essential part of our modern and innovative take on the classic American steakhouse. As a Pantry Cook, you will have the opportunity to create delicious dishes with locally sourced ingredients and contribute to an exciting and diverse menu. Bring your culinary skills, attention to detail, and passion for excellence to Cut 132, and contribute to creating extraordinary dining experiences for our guests.
Responsibilities
Pantry Cook – Job Requirements
- Previous experience as a Pantry Cook, Prep Cook, Line Cook, or similar kitchen position preferred.
- Ability to prepare cold food items, including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, dressings, sauces, and other pantry menu items.
- Ability to read and follow recipes, preparation instructions, and standardized recipes accurately.
- Strong attention to portion control, food presentation, freshness, and consistency.
- Ability to properly prep, portion, label, date, and store food products according to food safety standards.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and proper food handling procedures.
- Ability to maintain an organized and well-stocked pantry and prep station throughout service.
- Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with cooks, chefs, servers, and other team members to ensure timely food preparation.
- Ability to properly operate and safely use knives, slicers, mixers, food processors, and other kitchen equipment.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workstation throughout the shift.
- Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move kitchen supplies as required.
- Culinary training or previous restaurant experience is a plus.
Qualifications
- Culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and proper food handling procedures.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing demands.
- Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering exceptional food to our guests.
Physical Requirements:
- Cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
- Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Certification in food safety and sanitation is a plus.
- Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and all holidays.
- Stand for long hours, often in wet conditions.
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (Dishes, garbage bags).
- Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.
- Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely.
Who We Are:
Join the team at Cut 132, a high-class steak restaurant that dares to be different with a modern spin on everything from steaks to sides, drinks to dessert, while honoring the great tradition of American steakhouses. Whether you're here for a quick drink at the marble bar or settling in for a full evening, the energy, flavors, and flair will keep you coming back for more.
Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Thompson Hospitality is the largest minority-owned Food Service, and one of the largest Retail Food and Facilities Management companies in the country. It’s a trusted position which has given us a sensibility we also bring to our restaurant group and retail operations.
We’re a family-run organization, built on values that carry over to more than twenty years of client, customer, and community relationships. Every one of us has the same goal: to provide the ultimate client experience. We ask, “How else can we help?” Then we make magic happen.
"It isn’t simply what you do in your life that matters,
it’s who you are."
This was the creed of Thompson patriarch and teacher, Fred Thompson, Sr. And this is how his children, Warren, Fred Jr., and Benita, have chosen to lead this company since its founding in 1992.
What we do every day is in service of our many clients, customers, and communities across the country. We look at every person and project as the most important one of the day. And we are always adding services, products, and systems that make your life easier.Recognized as “Company of the Year” in 2010 by Black Enterprise Magazine, we’re a company whose performance is guided by six simple standards
Serve the Highest Quality Food Provide World-Class Service
Maintain Flexibility to Better Serve Our Clients
Be Accountable For Our Actions
Celebrate Diversity
Give Back to Our Communities
Our mission is to provide a positive experience to every relationship in which we are involved: one Guest, one Client, one Team Member at a time.
Founded
1992
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Thompson Hospitality is the largest minority-owned Food Service, and one of the largest Retail Food and Facilities Management companies in the country. It’s a trusted position which has given us a sensibility we also bring to our restaurant group and retail operations.
We’re a family-run organization, built on values that carry over to more than twenty years of client, customer, and community relationships. Every one of us has the same goal: to provide the ultimate client experience. We ask, “How else can we help?” Then we make magic happen.
"It isn’t simply what you do in your life that matters,
it’s who you are."
This was the creed of Thompson patriarch and teacher, Fred Thompson, Sr. And this is how his children, Warren, Fred Jr., and Benita, have chosen to lead this company since its founding in 1992.
What we do every day is in service of our many clients, customers, and communities across the country. We look at every person and project as the most important one of the day. And we are always adding services, products, and systems that make your life easier.Recognized as “Company of the Year” in 2010 by Black Enterprise Magazine, we’re a company whose performance is guided by six simple standards
Serve the Highest Quality Food Provide World-Class Service
Maintain Flexibility to Better Serve Our Clients
Be Accountable For Our Actions
Celebrate Diversity
Give Back to Our Communities
Our mission is to provide a positive experience to every relationship in which we are involved: one Guest, one Client, one Team Member at a time.
Founded
1992
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia