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Precision Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen Team

Mercado Montclair

PREP COOK

Mercado is seeking a dedicated, reliable, and experienced Prep Cook to join our fast-paced, dynamic kitchen team. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have prior prep cook experience to be considered. This position plays a vital role in our back-of-house operations, balancing hands-on food preparation with maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and organization. The ideal candidate is hardworking, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting a smooth and efficient culinary environment. Key Responsibilities: Assist chefs and the kitchen manager with food preparation, including chopping vegetables, slicing meats, preparing sauces, and other mise en place. Accurately measure, portion, and organize ingredients in line with standardized recipes. Stock and set up prep stations, ensuring all supplies and ingredients are ready for service. Label, date, and store food properly while consistently following FIFO standards. Follow recipes and prep instructions from chefs and supervisors with precision. Maintain clean, safe, and organized prep areas at all times. Support overall kitchen cleanliness by removing trash, sweeping, mopping, and completing other cleaning duties as needed. Wash dishes, utensils, pots, and pans (both manually and with commercial dishwashing equipment), stepping in to cover dishwasher shifts or assist as needed. Keep dishwashing and kitchen areas sanitized, orderly, and fully stocked with clean wares. Strictly follow all food safety, health, and sanitation guidelines to uphold Mercado’s high standards. Requirements: Prior prep cook experience is required. Strong knife skills and solid understanding of prep techniques. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment. Excellent time management, multitasking, and attention to detail. Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. Familiarity with kitchen tools, equipment, and food safety best practices. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and is eager to grow with a professional culinary team. TRANSLATION OF JOB DESCRIPTON INTO SPANISH LANGUAGE: Cocinero/a de Preparación Mercado busca un/a Cocinero/a de Preparación confiable, responsable y con experiencia para unirse a nuestro dinámico y acelerado equipo de cocina. IMPORTANTE: Solo se considerarán candidatos con experiencia previa como cocinero/a de preparación. Este puesto es fundamental para nuestras operaciones de cocina, combinando la preparación de alimentos con el mantenimiento de los más altos estándares de limpieza y organización. El/la candidato/a ideal es trabajador/a, detallista y comprometido/a con garantizar un entorno culinario ágil y eficiente. Responsabilidades Principales: Apoyar a los chefs y al gerente de cocina en la preparación de alimentos: picar vegetales, cortar carnes, preparar salsas y demás tareas de mise en place. Medir, porcionar y organizar ingredientes de acuerdo con recetas estandarizadas. Abastecer y organizar las estaciones de preparación con los insumos e ingredientes necesarios para el servicio. Etiquetar, fechar y almacenar alimentos de manera adecuada, siguiendo siempre el sistema FIFO. Ejecutar recetas e instrucciones de los chefs y supervisores con precisión. Mantener el área de preparación limpia, segura y organizada en todo momento. Apoyar la limpieza general retirando basura, barriendo, trapeando y cumpliendo con los procedimientos de higiene establecidos. Lavar platos, utensilios, ollas y sartenes tanto a mano como con lavavajillas industrial, cubriendo turnos de lavaplatos o apoyando cuando sea necesario. Mantener el área de lavado y cocina sanitizada, ordenada y bien abastecida con utensilios limpios. Cumplir estrictamente con todas las normas de seguridad alimentaria, salud e higiene. Requisitos: Experiencia comprobada previa como cocinero/a de preparación . Buen dominio de cuchillos y técnicas básicas de preparación. Capacidad para desenvolverse en una cocina dinámica y de alto volumen. Excelente manejo del tiempo, organización y atención al detalle. Resistencia física para permanecer de pie durante largos periodos y levantar hasta 23 kg (50 lbs). Conocimientos de equipos de cocina y prácticas de seguridad alimentaria. Disponibilidad para horarios flexibles, incluyendo noches, fines de semana y días festivos. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para alguien que se enorgullece de su trabajo, disfruta colaborar en equipo y desea crecer dentro de un equipo culinario profesional en Mercado. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mercado Montclair

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