Prep Cook

Prep Cook Job

We're hiring Prep Cooks to join our team!

Before you start your day, make sure you are ready for work and following our uniform and safety and sanitation guidelines including washing your hands. You will use your daily Prep Sheets to set priorities and make sure everything is ready on time. Use the Prep Cook & Dishwasher Checklists to start and organize your shift. These include your sidework and your responsibilities. Some of your important responsibilities include:

• Setting up the dish, prep, storage, and outside areas
• Maintaining the dish, prep, and storage, and outside areas
• Closing the dish, prep, and storage, and outside areas
• Washing, drying, and storing wares
• Completing your prep list
• Preparing food to order
• Controlling waste and spoilage
• Cleaning, sanitation, safety, and security
• Being a great team player

Setting up the dish, prep, storage, and outside areas

Before we open, and before the next shift, our areas should be 100% organized, clean, and ready for service. Make sure that:

• All necessary equipment is on and working correctly
• All trash from day before, if any, is taken outside
• All walkways, floors, and doors are clear and safe
• Sanitizer solution, mop bucket, floor mats, hand sinks, and trash cans are ready
• Restrooms are clean and stocked
• Storage areas are organized and ready for any deliveries
• Sinks are set-up for dishes and/or prep
• You have all the tools and supplies needed for the day
• Outside is clean, attractive, and in good shape for our guests
• The back door, loading, and dumpster areas are clean, organized, and secured properly
• You have today's checklists and prep sheets

Maintaining the dish, prep, and storage, and outside areas

This can be the most difficult part of your job especially when we're busy. Immediately ask for help before you get behind. As part of the effort to work fast, efficiently, and to clean as we go, make sure that:

• The dishwasher, sink, and refrigeration temperatures stay in correct ranges
• All food is handled and stored properly
• Trash cans are emptied before being too full
• All walkways, floors, and doors are clear, safe, and free of obstacles
• Sanitizer solution, mop bucket, floor mats, hand sinks, and trash cans stay correct
• Restrooms stay clean and stocked
• Storage areas stay organized and deliveries are put away quickly and properly
• Sinks are set-up for as needed and cleaned and sanitized between uses
• Outside stays clean, attractive, and in good shape for our guests
• The back door, loading, and dumpster areas stay clean, organized, and secured properly
• You are using and updating today's checklists and prep sheets

Why work with us?

We offer great benefits to our team members including:

• PTO- Paid Time Off
• Free meals
• Health Insurance contribution
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay

Sardi's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Sardi's complies with applicable state and local laws governing non discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Sardi's also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Disclaimer - Sardi's values diversity among our team members and the unique perspective this brings to the Company

Disclaimer - It is unlawful in Maryland to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this provision is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

It all started with a dream. Founder's Phil and Phil dreamt of a place to bring their families, to enjoy fresh food and fun together. Their idea of mixing bold ideas, rich Peruvian flavors, and fresh ingredients kept them awake at night.

Today, the dream is real. Sardi's serves millions of customers every year and employs individuals committed to making your meal memorable.