PREP COOK - Full-Time and/or Part-Time

SALARY - $16 - 18 / hour

BENEFITS

• Employee Discount
• 401k (Full Time)
• PTO (Full Time)
• Medical Insurance (Full Time)
• Dental Insurance (Full Time)
• Life Insurance (Full Time)
• Visions Insurance (Full Time)

Our Prep Cooks are professionals who assist the back-of-house team in preparing food, maintaining a safe and clean food environment, and performing other culinary tasks as delegated. The ideal candidate is focused, driven, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a kitchen environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Relevant culinary qualification and experience in either a hotel, resort, or quality restaurant
• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
• Ability to read write and speak, and communicate in basic English preferred
• Serv Safe certifications (can be acquired after employment)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently while under pressure
• Must be able to work well as part of a team
• Ability to maintain personal and kitchen hygiene
• Knowledge of kitchen operations
• Knowledge of proper sanitation methods
• Knowledge of proper food storage
• Ability to use sharp knives safely and proficiently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Able to meet physical demands such as lifting at least 50 lbs. as well as standing on your feet for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to sustain frequent walking, bending, stooping and lifting

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Indoors
• Exposure to fast-paced, high-temperature, and noisy environment
• Occasional prolonged visual attention

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