Restaurant Prep Cook

Prep Cook

Job Summary

The Cornbread Prep Cook plays a pivotal role in the success of our back-of-house operation. Prep Cooks are responsible for daily cleaning, maintenance, organization, and the production of food products for the kitchen team. 

• Manage all types of food and food products to prepare and present for dining customers

• Follow all Cornbread Standard Operating Procedures to properly and efficiently prep/prepare all hot and cold food to the DOH and Cornbread’s standards 

• Perform basic cooking tasks such as stirring, straining, and parboiling food and reducing sauces, measuring seasonings, condiments, and ingredients for use in cooking

• Complete shift work (opening and closing checklists) thoroughly per department standards

• Work as a team with the management staff by performing routine cleaning and basic upkeep of the front and the back of the house 

• Perform general duties associated with setting up and breaking down stations throughout the kitchen and restaurant to start or close a shift as directed 

• Rotate, label, and date all products to minimize waste and spoilage 

• Inform the Chef on Duty of any sub-par product and safety issues as they arise 

• Maintain all kitchen equipment in clean working order at all times and escalate any issues to leadership

• Practice safe and clean work habits to avoid injury to self and others 

• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely

• Updates knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities

Qualifications

• Food Service: 1 year as a prep cook or similar role

• Proficiency in technology, writing, reading,

• People skills: Dealing with a team proactively, professionally, and positively.

• Ownership: Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in business.

• Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or Serv Safe equivalent 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs, operate carts, and hand trucks, and stand for long periods

• Able to be detail-oriented, organized, safety-minded, trustworthy, and efficient. 

• Able to work indoors and sometimes outdoors throughout the shift. Cooks spend most of their time in the kitchen, with occasional work in outdoor areas. Frequent work includes hot ranges, walk-in freezers, and coolers

This job description is not an exhaustive task list of every function of the role, other tasks and job responsibilities as assigned.