Job Overview:
Ability to follow recipes and create and finish prep list. assist the line cooks as well as kitchen manager with task for service and prepped items.
Responsibilities of Prep Cook:
- Passion for the Food and Beverage Industry
- Experience handling Knives
- Taking initiative to get the job done, with a sense of urgency
- Keep your area clean and sanitized
- Clean and maintained uniform standards
- Follow all portions required to make recipes, using measuring utensils and use recipe card at all times
- Maintain all cooking equipment
- Handle and store ingredients properly (every item has a home)
- Adhere to punctuality and attendance policies
- Positive, can do attitude
- Can work in a high pressure, quick environment while having respect for others
- Follow and complete all items required as listed on shiftly prep-sheet
- Inform the manager immediately of product shortages
- Work with the chefs and be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of a specific station
- Effectively communicate with team regarding menu items, deliveries, and other issues in the kitchen
- Assist in preparing daily menu items and specials
- Breakdown of station, label and store food in accordance with procedures at end of shift
- Adherence to food safety and sanitation per health codes
Qualifications of Prep Cook:
- Culinary experience preferred
- Candidate must be willing to learn and operate various types of equipment
- Must be flexible and able to work all shifts
- Verbal and written communication is essential
- Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time
- Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes (hot and cold) and noise