Prep Cook

Job Posting

Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status.

Job Title: Heart of the House – Line Cook/Prep Cook/Receiver/Inside & Outside Expo

Location: Hard Rock Cafe

Reports To: Café Management

Date Created: 2/2/2016

FLSA Status: Hourly - Overtime Non-Exempt

Position Summary: Even though you may not come into direct contact with guests, your responsibilities are key to the Cafe's success. At Hard Rock, you will be considered an all-around culinary employee and will learn the following positions:

• Prep Cook
• Line Cook
• Receiver
• Inside/Outside Expo

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receiving and ordering product.
• Making prep recipes and menu products to spec.
• Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the line.
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, line, expo stations.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, line, expo, dish room and back dock.
• Cleaning dishes and operating a dish machine.
• Practicing safety and sanitation standards.
• Having a sense of urgency.
• Stocking products.
• Recycling products.
• Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System.
• Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs.
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
• Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures.
• Communicating professionally with co-workers and Front-of-the-House staff.
• Acting as a liaison between the Heart-of-the-House and Front-of-the-House staff.

This job description reflects the position's essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 19 years old

Performing duties which require bending & reaching

Lifting & transporting up to 100-pound containers, dish racks, and trashcans

Standing or moving, for up to 8+ hours

Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.

Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.

Maintaining a well-groomed appearance ("having a plan")

Following all uniform guidelines

Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards

Recycling products, where possible

Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere

Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency

Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co-workers

General Sign Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model.

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Pay Range: $19 - $25