Kitchen Prep Cook

Description:
Basic Functions
• Assists Head chef and kitchen chefs in the production of food required for lunch, dinner and/or possibly late night shifts
• Responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen
• Ensures all recipes, food preparations, and presentations meet proper specifications and commitment to quality
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and clean kitchen and demonstrates such through example, using proper food handling techniques
• Ensures kitchen and storage areas are kept clean and organized
• May assist with product ordering & maintaining inventory when necessary
• Other duties as requested by manager, chefs, etc. Example: Dishwasher needed in emergencies

Qualifications
• College/culinary training or have a good level of cooking and production experience is preferred but not necessary, otherwise must be willing to learn
• Understanding of proper use of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, grills, refrigeration, slicer, knives, and warmers
• Commitment to quality service and food knowledge
• Serve Safe or other recognized hygiene qualification required
• Must posses a positive attitude and work well with other team members
• Be able to work positively under pressure in a fast paced time sensitive restaurant environment
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop & to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be willing to work in hot/cold, humid/dry environment and on your feet for 7-8-hour shifts
• Flexible to changing working hours; daytime, evening, late night and weekend schedules
• Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed
• Be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, sushi bar and dining room personnel
• Must be able to respond appropriately to emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others
• Have the physical abilities to carry out the functions of the job descriptions

Work Wear Requirements
• Clean, restaurant industry specific non-slip shoes
• Socks must be worn