Job Summary:
The Prep Cook performs basic cooking duties, monitors stock levels, and takes on culinary tasks as they arise. The right person for this position will be hard-working and responsible for setting up workstations in the kitchen and preparing ingredients for the cooking process.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Setting up and sanitizing work stations.
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Follows the Daily Prep List to start each shift.
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Preparing cooking ingredients to exactly as outlined for each dish.
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Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads.
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Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
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Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
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Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
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Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
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Promptly reports equipment, food quality problems and product shortages to Kitchen Manager.
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Performs repetitive meal prep tasks exactly as outlined by the recipe cards each and every time.
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Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.
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Strong team working and communication skills.
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Performs repetitive tasks without deviation.
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Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.
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Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
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Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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A minimum of I year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking of similar style restaurant.
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At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
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Culinary school training would be advantageous.
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Experience as a prep cook may be advantageous.
Physical Requirements:
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Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
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Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
