Pinecrest #13 Prep Cook

Responsibilities

• Organizes everything in advance and during service to make the kitchen hum
• Chops, breaks down, cuts, weighs, mixes, washes, stores, unloads, prepares menu items according to Flanigan’s company recipe manual and plate presentation
• Rotates products and stocks to par level to ensure the kitchen is not disrupted
• Completes assigned prep work, stocks and sets up stations as necessary
• Transports items to and from kitchen, helps vendors unload delivery trucks
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area throughout shift
• Breaks down and cleans all stations at closing
• Works flexible shift schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Physically stands/walks 100% of shift, reaches, bends, stoops
• Speaks, reads, and writes English, reads recipes and food labels, reads POS ticket orders, communicates ticket times, executes food flow from kitchen to guests, reports potential issues to Manager on duty
• Safely uses kitchen machinery (Open Flame Grill, Stove, Slicer, etc), holds items weighing up to 5 lbs. for long periods of time, lifts up to 50 lbs. several times per shift, lifts these heavy loads to high shelves, coolers, freezers
• Works in high temperature, damp environment indoors and minimally outdoors
• Assists fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning, as needed
• Completes and passes food safety certification program in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes

Qualifications

• Able to work five (5) day work week with two (2) consecutive days off
• Paid vacation after one year of employment, two weeks after two years, three weeks after ten years
• Christmas bonus after one year of employment (equal to one week pay)
• Health insurance programs available (Medical & Dental)
• 401K plan immediate eligibility (must be 21 or over to enroll)
• Advancement based on performance, not tenure
• Free shift meals