PREP COOK

Overview Job Title: Prep/Cood Cook (culinary staff) at The Beach House Maui – Kihei, HI. Provide the highest level of quality and service to guests in a friendly atmosphere. Prepare food items to be cooked and maintain sanitation of work areas. Responsibilities Cut, portion, weigh, and measure ingredients in advance to support efficient cooking during service periods. Read and follow standardized recipes accurately to ensure consistency in flavor, portion, and presentation. Pre-weigh, measure, and package foods according to recipe specifications for later use by line cooks. Prepare dough, batters, sauces, dressings, and other handcrafted foods according to standardized recipes for later cooking. Bake or cook specified food items according to recipes for later use by line cooks or in bulk preparation. Label and store prepared items properly, ensuring accurate dating, rotation, and food safety standards are followed. Follow allergy safety procedures and confirm recipe ingredients when prepping items flagged as allergen-sensitive. Keep prep station clean, organized, and stocked; sanitize work surfaces regularly and as directed. Perform daily and deep-cleaning tasks as assigned, including removing and cleaning mats, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing trash receptacles. Sanitize prep area and line trash cans; dispose of kitchen waste and recycling and maintain a clean prep environment. Exhibit teamwork with the culinary team and the rest of the staff. Assist with receiving, unpacking, labeling, and storing deliveries as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support operational needs. Report for work on time and uphold expectations for attendance, uniform, and professional conduct. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job. Qualifications Competencies: Customer Oriented; Working Under Pressure; Safety; Active Listening; Communication; Response to Direction; Detail Oriented; Teamwork Abilities; Friendly; Neat & Well Groomed. Experience: No experience required, although preferred. Certifications & Licenses: Must take and pass all training tests 90% or higher. Physical Demands Activity levels: N (Not Applicable); O (Occasionally) up to 33% of the time; F (Frequently) 33%–66%; C (Constantly) more than 66%. Lift/Carry : 11-20 lbs (C); 21-50 lbs (F); 26-40 lbs (F). Stand : C; Walk C; Sit N; Manually Manipulate C; Reach Outward C; Reach Above Shoulder F; Climb O; Squat or Kneel O; Bend F; Grasp C; Speak F. Additional physical requirements include vision, senses of sound, smell, taste, and touch, and the ability to wear PPE (non-slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 25 lbs, safety gloves when using a knife). Work Environment Fast-paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment with multiple personality types; can be crowded, hot, and high-pressure. This description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. The company reserves the right to modify this description as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Handcrafted Restaurants Group