Prep Cook

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing checklists
• Refer to the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
• Cooks and prepares a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils
• Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Pieces food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the Kitchen Manager
• Reports to the Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages
• Uses our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products prepared
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly

Qualifications

• 1-3 years full-service restaurant kitchen experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Culinary degree preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work
• Must possess strong understanding of cooking methods & procedures, and knife handling skills
• Able to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
• Able to read & follow cooking directions and other instructions pertaining to the position
• Able to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Able to be organized with a self-starter & motivated work ethic
• Able to be a team player
• Able to stand, bend, stretch, lift, and carry heavy materials up to 50lbs

Compensation

• This position starts at $18/hour
• Offers awesome employee perks including unique lifestyle-based benefits, unlimited growth potential, travel opportunities, team events & outings, local lifestyle perks, professional leadership development, continuous coaching, training, and mentorship, food, beverage & retail discounts, benefits for salaried team, paid time off for full-time hourly employees, and a Celebration Wellness program.