Prep Cook

Responsibilities

• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and orders food from supplier or procures food from storage
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
• Mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meat, fish, vegetables, and other foods
• Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked
• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders
• Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use
• Butchers beef, pork, chicken, fish, and shellfish
• Cuts, trims, and bones meat prior to cooking
• Follows all ServSafe food handling and sanitation procedures
• Knows Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
• Controls food waste and loss
• Ensures all foods prepared are the highest quality and appearance in accordance with approved recipes
• Eliminates safety hazards and reports all injuries and accidents
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all work surfaces, coolers, floors and equipment in work area
• Properly rotates, labels and dates all foods for use and/or storage
• Prepares orders as per chit from server. Handle any special requests of guests in a positive manner
• Provides a positive work environment between departments

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of ServSafe food handling and sanitation procedures