Prep Cook - Full & Part-Time Positions Available

Prep Cook Position

Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC Event Center is seeking to fill the position of Prep Cook. This position will be responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment at all times.

What sets us apart from other employers is that we can offer you some additional benefits to you and/or your family.

• Employee benefits for our full-time staff, which includes health, dental, vision and life insurance. The Organization contributes towards our employees' health and life insurance.
• Our employees do not have to wait until the end of the biweekly payroll period to receive their earned compensation. We have a program that will allow our employees to take an advance on a portion of their earned wages.
• Free employee membership to the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC and JCC on the Cohn Campus, which have fitness centers, pools, adult and children programming, childcare and much more.
• Employee discounts offered on any enrollment in our preschool, aftercare and summer camp programs at any of our facilities.
• Flexible Work Schedule

Essential Job Functions (but not limited to)

• Perform all kitchen duties as assigned
• Cleans and sanitizes the working surfaces, tools, utensils and work area
• Understands and complies consistently with our standard cooking methods and procedures
• Carefully supervises the food temperature and the temperature from cooling to ensure that the food is kept at proper temperature.
• Accepts or rejects food from suppliers, based on their appearance and quality
• Label and stock all items so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Able to put incoming trucks away in proper spots.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems or product shortages to Chef
• Follow all prep lists created by chef
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping Vegetables, cutting meats etc
• Able to assist others in the kitchen
• Opens and closes kitchen effectively

Position Requirements

A team player with good communication skills

Ability to interact and develop rapport with kitchen staff

Knowledge of proper and safe use of tools and equipment and safe food handling

Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils

Professional appearance and attitude

Must be able to work a flexible schedule

Must be efficient with time

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing and pulling in excess of 50 pounds using proper body mechanics and/or available equipment as physically required for extended periods of time.

Be able to walk, bend, stoop, balance, crawl and reach for extended periods of time

Must be capable of work at heights, sometimes above 10 feet.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions typical for Florida environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a Drug Free Workplace