Prep Cook - Tapville Pittsburgh

At Tapville, the customer experience reigns supreme, and that's not just lip service. Tapville team members are cheerful, reliable, attentive, and conscientious team players. And they're down with our core mission: To create a welcoming, friendly environment where folks can enjoy good beer and wine alongside great food, free of distractions.

Job Summary

Tapville Prep Cooks are responsible for preparing ingredients and stations used in the cooking process, maintaining the

kitchen, and ensuring it is clean and sanitized. Prep Cooks perform basic cooking duties, monitor stock levels, and take on

culinary tasks as they arise. This role supports our goal of delivering a simple, hassle-free guest experience. Prep Cook’s

actions align with Tapville's Core Values and meet all Tapville Social operating and service standards.

Job Duties

• Acts as a representative of Tapville's Core Values

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.

• Following prep lists created by chefs.

• Measuring ingredients and seasonings and preparing cooking ingredients to be used in the cooking process.

• Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads.

• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.

• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.

• Distributing plates to wait staff to be served, cleaning plates for dishwashing, and preparing takeaway packages for

  customers.

• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.

• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.

• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.

• Preparing drinks and cocktails according to the chef's specifications.

Skill Requirements

• Culinary school training preferred

• Experience as a prep cook in a fast-casual or casual dining environment

• Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Ability to follow verbal instructions in English and help with various tasks

• Time management skills

• Attention to detail and sanitation rules

• Availability to work in shifts during weekends and evenings

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives

• Able to stand for the entire workday

• Able to move about on foot to accomplish tasks. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height

  frequently, or move in a constantly changing environment.

• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

Salary : $15 - $17