Prep Cook

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Consistently prepare high quality food in a timely manner and follow all company recipes and specifications

Duties:

• Assist cooks in preparation of food
• Pre-cut ingredients such as vegetables or meat
• Weigh, measure, season, and mix ingredients according to recipes
• Observe and test food to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
• Set up Line according to kitchen guidelines
• Wrap, date and refrigerate food
• May assist with inventory when necessary
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared food and non-food supplies
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures
• Empty trash containers as required
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and clean kitchen and demonstrates such through example, using proper food handling techniques
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene
• Ensures kitchen and storage areas are kept clean and organized
• May assist with product ordering & maintaining inventory when necessary
• Other duties as requested by manager, chefs, etc. Example: Dishwasher needed in emergencies

Qualifications:

• Previous professional food preparation or cooking experience
• Serve Safe or other recognized hygiene qualification required
• Understanding of proper use of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, grills, refrigeration, slicer, knives, and warmers
• Commitment to quality service and food knowledge
• Possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members
• Be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and serving personnel
• Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed
• Be able to work positively under pressure in a fast paced time sensitive restaurant environment
• Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Have the physical abilities to carry out the functions of the job descriptions

Wage range given is expected wage range when starting, depending on skills. Proven high performers can potentially expect an increase after being on the job for a while.

Also, servers voluntarily share some of their tips with the kitchen. So, you can expect some additional income through this tip sharing.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $ $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience:

• Commercial Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20