Prep Cook

Position Summary: Responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen. Food preparation and prep area maintenance. Organization of all assigned areas as well as maintaining the areas sanitary and clean. Other utility and/or maintenance duties as assigned. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: In accordance with restaurant's service and cooking procedures: * Performs daily routine cleaning tasks throughout the back of the house as directed by supervisor. * Sets up and breaks down the prep area and kitchen line daily. * Checks equipment to ensure it is operating correctly; promptly reports any issues to management. * Follows opening and closing duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor. * Checks the walk in, storage area, and refrigerators for proper storage and temperatures for food maintenance. * Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area. * Prepares a variety of food items for cooking. This involves washing, peeling, and/or cutting food items, including fruits, vegetables, meats and fish. * Identifies and communicates to Head Kitchen Chef any food items that may have expired and/or have not been prepared correctly so that the items may be disposed of and recorded correctly. * Retrieves food items from the fridge or freezer. Stores food in containers, the fridge or freezer. * Weighs or measures ingredients, refills kitchen bottles, shakers or storage as required. * Stacks and stores food supplies, equipment, or other utensils in the kitchen. * Assists dishwasher when needed. * Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor Job Requirements: * Basic food preparation knowledge required. * Previous experience in food preparation preferred but not required. * Previous experience working in a restaurant, catering business or hotel kitchen highly desirable. * High School diploma or GED preferred. * Must be eligible to work in the United States.