Prep Cook / Utility

Essential Position Functions

• Food preparation, chopping vegetables, making salads and putting together entrees.
• Ensuring food is properly received at the correct temperature and properly labeled and dated.
• Review invoices of orders being delivered, ensure items are received at the proper temperature and stock is put away within 1 hour of delivery.
• Performing kitchen maintenance, empty trash, mop floors and washing dishes.
• Learns and adheres to the designated cooking methods to assist in preparing the appropriate menu items consistently.
• Strives to improve cooking skills and expanding knowledge about food products and techniques.
• Follows all local, state and government guidelines related to food safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take direction.
• Attends on going education and training as set by management team.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by management team.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of 1 year previous cook experience or 2 years of prep cook experience.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Professional communication skills including verbal and listening skills.
• Be self-motivated, organized and able to problem solve situations.