PREP COOK

Job Purpose

The Prep Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Affords assistance with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.

Requirements

• Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environment.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Qualification Requirements

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, using hands and fingers to handle and feel, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and reaching overhead.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.