Prep Cook

Prep Cook

Cowboy Jacks in Altoona employs quality staff members that can respect and work well with other team members and management. Executing food safety standards. Along with key recipes and food cost controls.

Responsibilities for Prep Cook

• Prepare ingredients then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes
• Perform portion control, and portioning standards.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at work station and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery and ticket times.
• Good communication skills, and teamwork. Organized and with a sense of urgency.
• Maintain a clean work station area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves. Handles, stores, and rotates all product to standards.
• Comply with applicable sanitary, health, and personal hygiene standards
• Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the line supervisor, or manager.

Requirements

Qualifications for Prep Cook

• Must be able to stand well placed mobility for up to 4 hours in length.
• Ability to carry 0-40 pounds on a regular basis, throughout the shift.
• Understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
• Ability to read and follow cooking directions
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Must be organized and self-motivated
• Requires grasping. Standing, walking, repetitive motions, hearing ability, and visual acuity through out the shift.