Prep Cook

The Prep Cook is an integral individual who assists the BOH staff in preparing food, maintains a safe and clean food environment and takes on other culinary tasks as delegated. You will be expected to maintain focus, be detail oriented, be comfortable working in a kitchen environment, and upholding the standard set by management and Chef.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed with strict adherence to the standards at Mayahuel while maintaining a sanitary work environment.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, organization, and maintenance of the kitchen.
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of all kitchen equipment, including knifework.
• Maintain open and effective communication with both the BOH team and FOH team.
• Participate in deep cleaning of the BOH space.
• Take direction from BOH management as required for new tasks not directly outlined in the job description but fall within reasonable scope of your job.

Required Qualifications

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A passion for food and exceptional work ethic.
• Strong desire and ability to work on a successful and effective team.
• Willing to accept guidance in a positive manner and implement the direction in a way that is productive for both you and the team.
• Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Prep Cook, Commis, or similar role in an upscale restaurant.
• Ability to successfully train new Prep Cooks on each station.
• Ability to assist the culinary team in receiving goods for the restaurant.
• A proven track record of dependability, a continuous focus on learning and development, and a history of consistently and successfully fulfilling all role responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.