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Prep Cook

$15 per hour
Full-time, Part-time

Puerto Vallarta Southington

Job Overview

Prep Cook
The Prep Cook performs routine kitchen tasks, such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so that food can be prepared according to recipes. Being quick and diligent and having a willingness to improve on the job are essential. Skill in following instructions and adhering to all kitchen health and safety rules is crucial. Operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment is a fundamental part of the role.
Responsibilities:
-Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan tasks.
-Label and store all ingredients on shelves for easy organization and access.
-Measure ingredients and seasonings that will be used in cooking.
-Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
-Perform basic cooking tasks, such as reducing sauces, blanching foods, etc.
-Prepare simple dishes like salads, appetizers, etc.
-Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out the trash, etc.
-Ensure all foods and other items are stored properly.
-Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
-Perform other kitchen tasks as assigned.
Expectations
-Knowledge of kitchen health and safety rules.
-Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
-Good physical condition and endurance.
-Enjoy working in a team, effective communication, and understanding that the entire restaurant is your responsibility, not just your designated area.
-Have a positive attitude focused on problem-solving of all kinds, be open to change, and willing to receive feedback – this is essential in our company.
-Adapt your work style to our system and be open to changes and new processes.
We love sharing who we are on social media, so we would greatly appreciate your participation by liking all our platforms and sharing posts to help accelerate their reach.
We strongly believe in the process of continuous improvement, which is why all team members are evaluated monthly to identify areas for growth and to keep progressing.
We would be delighted if our shared ideology of the experience and service we provide in Puerto Vallarta resonated with you, and that you become a part of our team.
VALUES
-Friendliness
-Punctuality
-Responsibility
-Ethics
-Discretion
-Reliability
-Honesty
-Respect
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
-Leadership
-Creativity
-Proactivity
-Mathematical skills
-Oral and written expression
-Effective communication
(Internal: Colleagues, assistants, managers, and kitchen. External: Customers)
-Tolerance and initiative
-High organizational sense
-Visual and auditory acuity
-Sense of urgency
MENTAL CAPACITY
-Working under pressure
-Concentration – most errors occur when the restaurant is quiet.
-Judgment and control
-Using your judgment for decision-making. (Common sense prevails over all rules.)
PHYSICAL CAPACITY
-Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
-Able to hold and maneuver trays with food and beverages.
KNOWLEDGE
-Food and Beverage Sanitation and Hygiene
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Equipment, Tools, and General Facilities
-Merchandise and Finished Products
SCHEDULE
-Availability to work weekends and holidays.

BENEFITS
1 Meal per shift (Not applicable for to-go orders)
-25% discount on Food and Beverage at all our Puerto Vallarta restaurants.
EXPERIENCE
Demonstrable Experience in Cooking, Including Line Cook, Restaurant Cook, or Kitchen Assistant Experience.
UNIFORM
-Dress pants or slacks
-T-shirt or chef's coat
-Closed, non-slip shoes
-Hairnet
-Chef's hat or cap

Preparador
Descripción del puesto
El Preparador realiza tareas rutinarias de cocina, como configurar estaciones de trabajo e ingredientes, para que la comida se pueda preparar de acuerdo con las recetas.
Ser rápido y diligente y estar dispuesto a mejorar en el trabajo. Ser hábil y poder seguir las instrucciones, así como todas las reglas de salud y seguridad en la cocina. Funcionar en un entorno dinámico y ajetreado es parte elemental del trabajo.
Es necesario que:
-Siga la lista de preparación creada por los chefs para planificar las tareas.
-Etiquete y almacene todos los ingredientes en los estantes para que se puedan organizar y acceder fácilmente
-Mida los ingredientes y condimentos que se utilizarán en la cocina.
-Prepare los ingredientes para cocinar lavando y picando verduras, cortando carne, etc.
-Realice tareas básicas de cocina, como reducir las salsas, sancochar los alimentos, etc.
-Prepare platos sencillos como ensaladas, entrantes, etc.
-Mantenga una cocina limpia y ordenada lavando platos, desinfectando superficies, sacando basura, etc.
-Asegúrese de que todos los alimentos y otros artículos se almacenen correctamente
-Cumplir con las pautas de nutrición y saneamiento.
-Realizar otras tareas de cocina según lo asignado
Que esperamos de usted
Conocimiento de las reglas de salud y seguridad en una cocina.
Destreza manual capaz de operar herramientas de corte y utensilios de cocina.
Muy buena condición física y resistencia.
Que disfrute, del trabajo en equipo, la comunicación efectiva y entienda que todo el restaurante es su responsabilidad, no solo su área.
Tener una actitud positiva con enfoque en resolución de problemas de todo tipo, estar abierto al cambio y con disposición para recibir retroalimentación, es indispensable en nuestra empresa.
Adaptar su estilo de trabajo a nuestro sistema y que tenga apertura a los cambios y nuevos procesos.
Nos encanta transmitir quienes somos en redes sociales por lo cual nos encantaría que formaras parte y nos ayudes con un like a todas nuestras plataformas y compartas los post que necesitemos acelerar su difusión.
Creemos firmemente en el proceso de mejora continua, por lo cual todos los colaboradores son evaluados mes con mes para detectar sus áreas de oportunidad y poder seguir avanzando. .
Nos encantaría que coincidiéramos en la ideología de la experiencia y servicio que otorgamos en Puerto Vallarta y formes parte de nuestro equipo.
Requerimientos
VALORES
Amable
Puntual
Responsable
Con alto sentido de ética
Discreto & Confiable
Honesto
Atento
Respetuoso
HABILIDADES Y DESTREZAS
Liderazgo
Creatividad
Proactividad
Habilidad matemática
Expresión oral y escrita
Comunicación efectiva.
(Interna: Compañeros, ayudantes, gerente y cocina. Externa: Clientes)
Tolerancia e iniciativa
Alto sentido de organización
Agudeza visual y auditiva
Sentido de urgencia.
CAPACIDAD MENTAL
Trabajar bajo presión
Concentración. La mayor cantidad de errores pasan cuando esta solo el restaurante.
Juicio y control
Criterio propio para la toma de decisiones. (El sentido común reina sobre toda regla.)
CAPACIDAD FISICA
Capacidad de mantenerse de pie y caminar durante largos períodos de tiempo.
Poder utensilios pesados a altas y bajas temperaturas.
CONOCIMIENTO
Procesos de Sanidad e higiene
RESPONSABILIDADES
Equipos, herramientas e instalaciones en general.
Mercancía y productos terminados.
HORARIO
Disponibilidad para trabajar fines de semana y días festivos.
BENEFICIOS
Comedor de empleado en tus días de trabajo.
25% de descuento en A&B en todos nuestros restaurantes Puerto Vallarta
EXPERIENCIA
Experiencia comprobada como cocinero de preparación
UNIFORME
Pantalón de mezclilla o vestir
Playera o filipina
Zapatos antiderrapantes
Malla para cabello
Gorra o Gorro chef

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