Reports to: General Manager/Department Manager
Job Summary:
Our mission is to provide an innovative and entertaining dining experience which will compel our guests to become raving fans and create brand loyalty. Join us as a guest, leave as a friend. Prep Cooks are responsible to cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.
Responsibilities and Duties
Adherance to attendance policy and procedural compliance.
Must be alert to the Team member and Guest's needs.
Punch in, sign in and report to the General Manager/Manager on time.
Check with Kitchen Manager/Manager for all specials. Preparation of lunch/dinner menu items, amount of prep, quality of product and cleanliness of area.
Stock food products/equipment needed for station, clean, set/prepared.
Adhere to Recipe at all times.
Checks with supervisor on duty for that shift's prep schedule.
Always uses a recipe book for batch, process and portion prep. Read recipe before starting.
Weigh and measure all ingredients.
Be certain supervisor on duty tastes everything prepared.
Always follow proper cooling procedures for all prep recipes that require cooking.
Immediately refrigerate all items prepared.
Always clean as you go.
Always use clean food storage containers.
Always date label and rotate product.
Assumes responsibility for freshness and quality of items prepared.
Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
Checks with MOD regarding condition of prep done, storage of items and cleanliness of prep area.
Perform other related duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager/Manager or Key employee.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of basic restaurant hospitality and fully engaged, service minded attitude
Must possess valid Food Safety certification (or any other food/ alcohol cert), as state law requires
Good hearing for safety and accurate communication (with or without accommodation)
Must be able to read, write and speak in English
Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Basic computer usage skills
Compliance with our dress and appearance policy including black slip resistant shoes
Ability to pass general information and departmental tests (test score of 90% or higher)
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods walking or standing
Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 50 pounds at a time
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.