Prep Cook

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

A prep cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to the kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food in storage units,
performing tasks like chopping ingredients and sanitizing their work station during and after service.

• Labeling and Stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats 
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with the other kitchen and management to order an resupply inventory

Skills and Qualifications :

• Superior dexterity skills to operate tools quickly and safely
• Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
• Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification
• Good Math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements
• Strong sense of smell and taste
• Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skils
• Great collaboration and teamwork skils
• Effective communication skils
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a hot environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for hours