PREP COOK

Job Details Job Location: Ulu Kitchen - Lahaina, HI 96761 Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly POSITION SUMMARY Provide the highest level of quality and service to our guests in an incredibly friendly atmosphere. Prepare food items to be cooked; maintain sanitation and cleanliness of work areas. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 throughout the shift; 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 throughout the shift; reline trash cans and maintain a clean prep environment. Exhibit teamwork skills 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. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Qualifications Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Safety – Ability to work safely by following all safety policies and procedures. Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, guests, and management to ensure all needs are met. Response to Direction – Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer generated tickets. Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Teamwork Abilities – Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal. Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. Neat & Well Groomed – Neat & Well Groomed. Skills & Abilities Experience: No experience required, although preferred. Certifications & Licenses: Must take and pass all training tests 90% or higher. Physical Demands Stand – Constantly. Walk – Constantly. Reach Outward – Constantly. Reach Above Shoulder – Frequently. Climb – Occasionally. Squat or Kneel – Occasionally. Bend – Frequently. Grasp – Constantly. Speak – Frequently. Lift/Carry Stand & Walk – Constantly. Reach Above Shoulder – Frequently. Lift 11‑20 lbs – Constantly. Lift 21‑50 lbs – Frequently. Push/Pull 13‑25 lbs – Constantly. 26‑40 lbs – Frequently. Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) Sense of Sound – Hear verbal requests by guests, coworkers, and managers. Sense of Smell Sense of Taste Sense of Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Non‑slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 25 lbs, safety glove when using knife. Work Environment Fast paced, high‑energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types, can become crowded, hot, and high‑pressure. #J-18808-Ljbffr