Butcher, Cook Dishes, Food Safety, High School Diploma, Ingredient Preparation, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Physical Demands, Regulations, Restaurant, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Team Player
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
Today
ApplyJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionJob Summary:The Prep Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff.Duties/Responsibilities:* Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.* Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.* Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.* Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.* Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.* Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.* Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.* Performs other related duties as assigned.RequirementsRequired Skills/Abilities:* Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.* Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.* Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.* Ability to work quickly and efficiently.* Ability to work well as part of a team.* Ability to maintain personal hygiene.Education and Experience:* Food Safety Certification* High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.* Prior related experience preferred.Physical Requirements:* Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.* Ability to work in a busy restaurant kitchen environment.* Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.* Must be able to work AM shift and as needed.* Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.Salary Description16