Prep Cook

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Applies sanitation and safety techniques while working.
• Responsible for preparation and production of ingredients and menu items as assigned.
• Cooks meals according to menus and recipes and adheres to all diets.
• Makes measurements and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements.
• Puts into practice and applies portion control during preparation and service of all diets.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of kitchen facility and equipment according to schedules and procedures, maintains logs.
• Communicates any changes or substitutions on daily menus to supervisor.
• Ensures proper labeling, dating, and rotation of foods in all storage areas.
• Works in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Familiar with food service disaster plan.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Models and embodies Eskaton’s core values, including:
• Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all
• Fostering excellence in everything we do
• Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth
• Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative
• Growing as a lifelong learner

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school graduate or GED.
• Training and Experience: Previous Food Service Experience Preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification.
• Knowledge and Abilities: Must have knowledge of safe food handling and preparation. Must have knowledge of good practices to avoid waste and misuse. Must have the ability to present foods in an attractive and palatable manner and to test quality of food by taste and smell. Must have a broad knowledge of breakfast, lunch and dinner entree preparation. Must have a broad knowledge of scratch soups, sauces/gravies, starches and vegetables.

WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Starting pay ranges from $18.00 per hour - $22.00 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.