Prep Cook

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing checklists
• Refer to the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Understand and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Maintain 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
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Promptly report equipment and food quality problems to the Kitchen Manager
• Inform Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages
• Use our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products. Do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products prepared
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor

Qualifications

• 1-3 years full-service restaurant kitchen experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States
• 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
• Basic written & verbal communication skills
• Able to be organized with a self-starter & motivated work ethic
• Able to be a team player
• Able to be flexible of schedule to assume responsibilities as needed; ability to balance personal and professional life

Hours & Pay

This position starts at $18/hour based on experience and offers awesome employee perks. Not only do we offer hourly positions, but we also offer long-term careers!

La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe:

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities
• Paid time off & retail benefits for full-time hourly team members
• Travel & adventure opportunities
• Team events + outings
• Benefits for salaried employees and paid time off for full-time hourly employees
• Food, beverage & retail discounts
• Local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discounts
• Celebrate Wellness program dedicated to supporting employee wellness
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching & mentorship
• Tons more!