["Prep Cook","Prep Cook"]

Benefits:

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

About the Role:

A prep cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to the kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food in storage units, performing tasks like chopping ingredients and sanitizing their work station during and after service.

Prep Cook Responsibilities:

Prep Cooks perform various food preparations, cooking and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for patrons. Their duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from Head Chef or Kitchen Manager

Labeling and Stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves

Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats

Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients

Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes

Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen

Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards

Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with the other kitchen and management to order an resupply inventory

Skills and Qualifications:

Superior dexterity skills to operate tools quickly and safely

Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices

Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation

Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification

Good Math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements

Strong sense of smell and taste

Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skils

Great collaboration and teamwork skils

Effective communication skils

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a hot environment

Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for hours