Prep Cook

Prep Cook

POSITION SUMMARY: The Prep Cook will help assist the kitchen with prepping food for the coming days and weeks in advance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine kitchen tasks.
• Follow the prep list created to plan duties.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
• Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Education:

• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure

Essential Physical Functions/Other:

• Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of (insert #) hours a week.
• Ability to stand/walk for (insert #) hours per day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop and carry
• Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music and guest traffic.
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

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