COOK PREP

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing food items and menu items in accordance with Alphaland and Alphelete Co. standards and guidelines. You will be responsible for the preparation of food for customers.

1. Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
2. Prepare meal ingredients as directed
3. Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
4. Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
5. Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
6. Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
7. Cook food in various utensils or grillers
8. Check food while cooking to stir or turn
9. Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
10. Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
11. Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
12. Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
13. Check quality of ingredients
14. Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
15. Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
16. Assist in all projects assigned by management

1. High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred
2. Prior related experience preferred
3. Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
4. Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
5. Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
6. Ability to work in a team
7. Strong communication skills

1. Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen
2. Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment
3. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
4. Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours
5. Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks