What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Whale Chicago LLC?
Description:
- Be able to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends
- Get along with others and be a team player
- Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
- Label and stock all ingredients, materials, prepared products so they are organized and easily accessible
- Prepare a variety of food items and ingredients by washing and chopping vegetable, cutting proteins, etc. according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards
- Read and use a thermometer correctly and efficiently
- Use standard recipes for preparation and portioning of all products, portion/measure accurately food products prior to cooking/preparation according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
- Undertake basic cooking duties such as sautéing, reducing sauces, boiling, roasting, baking, etc. using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, ranges, mixers, food processors, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
- Be proficient in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and tools, taking out trash, replacing clean dishes to their storage locations, cleaning floors, participating in cleaning projects
- Ensure all utensils, tools, and equipment are stored properly
- Inform kitchen manager of low ingredient levels, food quality issues, food delays, and/or tool/equipment malfunctions
- Comply with nutrition, sanitation, and allergen guidelines and procedures including handwashing
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures, and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Perform other kitchen duties assigned as needed
- Attends all scheduled employee meeting and brings suggestions for improvement
- Proven experience as Prep Cook
- Communicate in English in order to comprehend and perform/follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Ability to read English in order to execute standard recipes and prep lists accurately
- Perform more than one task at a time, calmly and effectively in and busy and stressful work environment.
- Think proactively about upcoming tasks to improve efficiency and consolidate movements.
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop as well as lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
- Knowledge of volume/weight measures, measuring tools, and the utilization of those tools to accurately follow recipes
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
- Be able to stand and walk with a fast pace for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven, and slick surfaces
- A team player with good communication skills
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
- Healthy physical condition and endurance along with commonly accepted hygiene and grooming habits
- Obtain and present evidence of completion of a Food Handler’s Safety Program that is accepted by the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois.