Prep Cook - Ole Red Nashville Airport

About the role

As a Prep Cook, you'll play a crucial role in delivering delicious, high-quality food that fuels the guest experience. You'll prepare ingredients, cook dishes to specifications, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards in a high-volume kitchen surrounded by the energy of live performances.

Responsibilities

• Perform the following cooking procedures: sauté, grill, fry, bake, and roast.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Use knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders, and all other equipment in a safe manner according to policies.
• Follow standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items.
• Read and execute food orders from printed tickets or kitchen display systems accurately and promptly.
• Avoid delays in service by ensuring food is served promptly.
• Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas.
• Properly store food and chemicals. Label, date, and maintain the appropriate temperature based on established guidelines.
• Clean and break down workstation. Return supplies and ingredients to proper storage at end of shift.
• Ensure closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off, and kitchen is secure at closing.
• Return dishes to dishwashing area. Coordinate with dishwashers to replenish cookware, etc.
• Model company service basics. Follow all corporate policies, safety and security procedures, and brand SOPs. Promptly report accidents, facility issues, or unsafe conditions to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1+ years' culinary experience required
• Experience in high-volume restaurants preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of food service sanitation standards

Skills

• Skilled in setting up station mise en place with all ingredients prepped and organized for efficient cooking
• Able to work during peak times, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to support business needs

Physical Requirements

• Speak and hear to communicate and use both near and distance vision for reading tickets.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, including on uneven surfaces and while carrying items.
• Frequently climb stairs throughout the venue.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 25 lbs., and occasionally sit, kneel, bend, and reach.
• Manual dexterity for food preparation tasks.
• Able to tolerate extreme heat.

Working Conditions

• Restaurant kitchen environment subject to both kitchen and customer areas and in close proximity to others.