Prep Cook

About the role

The prep cook position at Restaurant 604 is a vital part of our team. You will be responsible for maintaining a positive attendance record, adhering to sanitation and safety standards, and ensuring that all menu items are prepared to high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive attendance record by reporting to work for assigned shifts 10 minutes prior to scheduled time, switching and finding replacements for no more than 5% of scheduled shifts, following company time off and illness procedures, and having a 0% No call/no show record.
• Follows all sanitation and safety standards set forth by the company; maintains a score of 90% or better on all sanitation and safety audits.
• Determines par levels for daily needs, and accurately prepares and communicates the prep list, with an average of no more than 2% waste on unused product.
• Prepares and verifies that all menu items are prepared according to our company quality standards 100% of the time.
• Maintain the kitchen by sanitizing prep areas before and after use and making sure that all knives and critical equipment are clean.
• Monitor side dish ingredients and report inventory levels to the Chef or Sous Chef at regular intervals throughout the night.
• Work with wait staff to ensure that each order has the proper types and amounts of side dishes.
• Prepare ingredients for main, side, and dessert dishes and ensure that any special requests are taken care of.
• Receives and accurately stores all purchase orders.
• Follows all end-of-shift checkout procedures with 100% accuracy as specified in the “End of Shift/Checkout Procedures”.
• Maintain a good team environment by assisting other team members with their station duties and side-work when there is a need and/or when available.

Requirements

• Preferred 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English clearly and effectively.
• Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, products, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to perform simple math calculations and understand units and measures.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Must have the ability to lift, stoop, and bend.
• Must exhibit hand coordination and dexterity for rapid productions.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Hawaii Food Handlers Card.
• Must have a valid Hawaii Food Safety Certification.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Emergency Days
• Referral Program
• Employee Discounts
• Skechers Direct Program
• Management Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental Benefits
• Group Life Insurance
• Universal Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability

Pay

Competitive hourly wage based on experience.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate the needs of the business, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.