Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cutting Tools, Food Safety, Industry Standards, Ingredient Preparation, Mathematics, Multitasking, Nutrition, Organizational Skills, Regulations, ServSafe Certification, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Deerfield Beach, FL
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Prep Cook
Job description
A Prep Cook, or Preparatory Cook, is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage closets, performing tasks like chopping ingredients and sanitizing their workstation during and after service.
Responsibilities
Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other 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 other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
Skills
Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting 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 skills