What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Mayahuel?
The Prep Cook is an integral individual who assists the BOH staff in preparing food, maintains a safe and clean food environment and takes on other culinary tasks as delegated. You will be expected to maintain focus, be detail oriented, be comfortable working in a kitchen environment, and upholding the standard set by management and ownership at Claud.
Responsibilities
- Prepare all food items as directed with strict adherence to the standards at Mayahuel while maintaining a sanitary work environment.
- Assist with cleaning, sanitation, organization, and maintenance of the kitchen.
- Demonstrate safe and proper use of all kitchen equipment, including knifework.
- Maintain open and effective communication with both the BOH team and FOH team.
- Participate in deep cleaning of the BOH space.
- Take direction from BOH management as required for new tasks not directly outlined in the job description but fall within reasonable scope of your job.
Required Qualifications
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- A passion for food and exceptional work ethic.
- Strong desire and ability to work on a successful and effective team.
- Willing to accept guidance in a positive manner and implement the direction in a way that is productive for both you and the team.
- Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience as a Prep Cook, Commis, or similar role in an upscale restaurant.
- Ability to successfully train new Prep Cooks on each station.
- Ability to assist the culinary team in receiving goods for the restaurant.
- A proven track record of dependability, a continuous focus on learning and development, and a history of consistently and successfully fulfilling all role responsibilities.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
Salary : $17 - $22