Apparatus Room Prep Cook (Up to $20/hr)

**Prep Cook** **Reports to: Executive Chef, position is non-exempt** **YOUR BENEFITS** - Up to **$20/hour** based upon your expertise - Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and to volunteer in your community - Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion - Discounted food & beverage when you and your guests dine with us - Greatly discounted room rates for you and your out-of-town guests - Medical benefit premiums (based on eligibility) begin at a bi-weekly cost of $71 - Discounted pet insurance available through ASPCA to care for your best friend - 401(k) participation available to help grow your nest egg - Access to the Employee Assistance Program to support your health and well-being **WHO WE ARE** **Hotels done differently.** It's not just a slogan or catchphrase—it is who we are in everything we do. We believe in the power of **People, Place, and Character**, ensuring our properties are places where individuals are valued and celebrated as a tribute to the neighborhoods and communities we serve. The Detroit Foundation Hotel has transformed the historic Detroit Fire Department Headquarters into a 100-room independent hotel that adds another piece to Detroit's ongoing renaissance. Home to The Apparatus Room, our culinary team partners with local farmers, brewers, distillers, and artisans to create an authentic Detroit dining experience. Managed by Aparium, we create unforgettable hospitality experiences rooted in the unique character of each city we serve. We combine the operational excellence of a world-class hospitality company with the creativity and soul of an independent boutique hotel. **WHO YOU ARE** You are passionate about food and enjoy working behind the scenes to ensure every service begins with quality preparation. You understand that exceptional meals start long before guests arrive and take pride in preparing ingredients with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail. You thrive in an organized, fast-paced kitchen and understand the importance of teamwork. You are dependable, eager to learn, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment. Whether preparing vegetables, portioning proteins, or organizing your station, you know your work is essential to the success of the culinary team. **THE ROLE** As a **Prep Cook**, you will work alongside the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and Line Cooks to prepare high-quality ingredients that support daily kitchen operations. You will be responsible for completing prep lists, following standardized recipes, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring all ingredients are prepared accurately and efficiently before service. This role provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen your culinary skills while working in a collaborative, scratch kitchen that values craftsmanship, teamwork, humility, and continuous learning. At Detroit Foundation Hotel, we hold ourselves and one another to the highest standards. We foster an environment built on respect, transparency, and collaboration—there is no room for egos, only a shared commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. **WHAT YOU WILL DO** - Uphold and role model Aparium's principles of **People, Place, and Character** while embodying our culture of collaboration, intuitive service, and hospitality. - Prepare vegetables, fruits, proteins, sauces, stocks, dressings, desserts, and other menu components according to standardized recipes and production schedules. - Complete daily prep lists accurately and efficiently to ensure all stations are fully stocked before service. - Properly label, date, rotate, and store food products in accordance with food safety and HACCP standards. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas, walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage, and kitchen equipment. - Follow portioning, recipe, and presentation standards established by the culinary leadership team. - Assist Line Cooks during service as needed by replenishing ingredients…