Prep Cook

THIS IS BIG-TIME SMALLTOWN BBQ It begins and ends in the backlot, with a green hickory smoker that’s on a constant low‑temp tear with an assortment of meats. It’s a ritual that starts with a careful rub and ends only when we think its time to pull the meat from the bath of smoke we surround it with. Pork butt. Brisket. Spare ribs. Back ribs. Whole birds and chicken wings alike. And bacon. Lots of bacon. Slow cooked bacon ready to be cut in from thick slabs into magical planks. Thank you pig, for all you do for us. It is a menu that’s rustic in its delivery and refined in its care. And it’s crafted with hickory on the smoke side and apple and cherry wood on the pizza side. These aren’t conveyor belt byproducts these bear little resemblance to the frozen disks of surplus cheese that have come to pass for pizza today. No, Pizza Coco pies are fired in a 800 degree inferno until the cheese caramelizes and the ingredients bake into something incredible. No two pies are the same. It’s the kind of oven, the kind of crafted pie, that can take two or three of your favorite toppings and deliver them a thousand different ways. Competitive pay and benefits including medical and supplemental insurance, on-demand pay, referral bonus, 401(k) and PTO! POSITION SUMMARY A Prep Cook is responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in delivering consistent food product to the customers according to restaurant guidelines. As a member of the Prep Team, you will be responsible for working with others in a small area to prepare menu items ordered by customers. This role includes food preparation and setup of the stations on the Cooks’ Line; maintaining the highest quality of cleanliness, safety, and sanitary work environment; quick and efficient preparation of menu items; ability and willingness to work as a team and an eye for detail and quality. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Washing, trimming, cutting, and preparing foods for cooking Assisting line cooks per their instructions in a consistent manner Maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas including FIFO, dating and labeling procedures Measuring ingredients as required for specific food items being prepared, adhering to approved recipes Operating cooking equipment such as grills, deep‑fat fryers, and/or griddles, and safely cleaning equipment after use Verifying that prepared food meets quality and quantity requirements Using information about daily menus to coordinate cooking times and equipment usage Unloading and storing deliveries in appropriate areas in a neat and orderly manner Communicating inventory needs to kitchen manager on duty Performing opening and closing duties as assigned to maintain a clean, well‑stocked work area MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) 1-2 years food preparation experience preferred 1 year restaurant experience preferred Ability to handle stress under pressure and in fast‑paced situations Work well with others and collaborate as a member of a team Basic math and calculation skills Positive attitude Current certifications as required by state and local laws Understanding of food safety and sanitation rules PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Tasting and smelling abilities are required occasionally to distinguish with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and/or odors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and hot liquids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at‑will” relationship. #J-18808-Ljbffr