Job Summary:

A Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of ingredients and stations used in the cooking process, as well as maintaining the kitchen and ensuring it is clean and sanitized. A Prep Cook is also known as a food preparation worker.

To be a successful Prep Cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. A top-notch prep cook should be able to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine kitchen tasks.
• Follow the prep list created to plan duties.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parcooking food.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 6 months experience working as a prep cook in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Safety perform safety audits, safety training and other duties required by the Safety Manager.
• Problem Solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Employee Focus - the individual manages difficult employee/operational situations, responds promptly to employee needs, solicits employee feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments.
• Planning/Organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality Control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Quantity - meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
• Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety & Security - the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to stand on your feet for 8 hours at a time
• Able to traverse a stairwell multiple times per day

Benefits:

• 401k
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shoes for Crews Program