Prep Cook

General Purpose

To provide the most memorable experience for our guests, through fun, connections, and the best BBQ ever!

Essential Duties

• Follow the prep list
• Prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines, standardized recipes, prep & portion procedures
• Properly utilizes weight scale for accurate portion weights
• Memorize and apply all Sonny’s-specialized BOH terminology, plating, menu items, procedures, utensils, abbreviations, and methodologies
• Able to navigate around equipment
• Maintain portion & waste control using system standards
• Safely utilizes a variety of kitchen utensils including sharp knives
• Properly stores & labels food by adhering to food safety policies & guidelines
• Maintains clean & sanitized work areas, equipment, & utensils
• Accurately checks levels of food items, restocks when appropriate
• Adhere to healthy & food safety sanitary guidelines
• Perform cleaning duties throughout and at the end of the shift
• Able to perform other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Can be calm under pressure
• Execute Time management skills
• Must be dependable and can maintain a flexible schedule
• Attend and successfully complete any ongoing training or certification programs required by the company, federally, or by the state as it relates to this position.

Required Skills And Experience

• Related experience and/or training in the restaurant industry
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Constant ability to push, pull, lift, carry and or move up to 90 pounds
• Team Members will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and required to work with cleaning chemicals
• Frequent washing of the hands is required for all positions

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any BOH Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• BOH team members are regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to handle food products and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Team Members, including speaking and listening.
• The position requires continuously walking, standing, bending, lifting, reaching, crouching, touching, feeling, tasting, talking, hearing, wiping, and smelling.
• Sonny’s is a fast-paced environment and requires constant human interaction and movement.
• While performing the duties of the job, team members regularly work with or near moving mechanical parts.
• As a BOH Team Member, you must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job for up to an 8-hour shift.