Russ & Daughters Brooklyn

Job Description: Prep Cook 

Job Summary:

The Production/Prep Cook 1 prepares hot and cold kitchen items, beverages, soups, and other items as directed by the Production Manager and other Management Staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares and executes recipes; maintaining accuracy and consistency of all recipes and processes as directed by Managers and Supervisors.
• Tests/tastes ingredients and finished items alongside Supervisors/Managers to ensure that each item meets quality standards.
• Executes assigned daily production schedule and has the ability to work with more senior staff to assist with their production needs.
• Maintains records relating to daily production sheets, deliveries, and inventory.
• Cleans, stocks/restocks, and breaks down work location throughout and (in particular) at end of shift leaving space clean, stocked, and ready for next shift.
• Ensures raw and finished product freshness; maintains Julian dating and product rotation.
• Performs any additional assigned related duties.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety to maintain a spotless personal and general workspace (including all equipment) in compliance with DOH regulation as well as rigorous internal health and cleanliness standards.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures using standard recipes.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn how to use/operate, maintain, and clean culinary equipment including, but not limited, knives, scales, mixers, ovens, stoves.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work with a positive attitude as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene, health and safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers and kitchen leadership.

Education & Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen/bakery.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen/bakery environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work weekend, holiday, and periodic extended hours as business needs require.
• Manual dexterity to cut, chop, and mix foods and perform other related tasks.

Salary : $17