Prep Cook @ The Fish Market Del Mar

Prep Cook

The prep cook is responsible for the preparation of ingredients and stations used in the cooking process, as well as maintaining the kitchen and ensuring it is clean and sanitized. They help keep the kitchen organized and running efficiently. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and following food storage procedures.

Compensation & benefits:

• $18-20 per hour plus tips
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible schedule
• Discounts on meals
• Career advancement opportunities

Duties & responsibilities:

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Following prep lists created by chefs.
• Measuring and preparing ingredients such as stock, sauces, and vegetables to be used in the cooking process.
• Preparing simple dishes, such as soups, salads, and desserts.
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
• Execute opening and closing procedures.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers.
• Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months in a prep or cook position.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness.
• A desire to help where needed and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work positively and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knives for chopping, slicing, cutting, and dicing.
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, wipe, and handle extreme heat for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Exhibit a professional appearance and mannerisms.
• Food handler certification.