Prep Cook Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Prep Cook to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Basic cooking functions such as kneading dough, and preparing sauces;
- Perform other kitchen duties as assigned;
- Prepare product/Menu items to recipe;
- Being a great team player;
- Rotate stock, maintain proper food and cooler/freezer temp logs, assist with monthly inventory;
- Cleaning; including dishwashing and basic maintenance of the commissary kitchen;
- Assists in receiving ingredients and items and accepts or rejects based on quality and quantity;
- Communicates with management throughout the shift regarding inventory and availability of product;
- Assists in all aspects of food production and preparation, as needed and as assigned;
- Maintain clean, food-safe dish and prep stations throughout shift;
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications;
- Help Delivery Drivers with loading/unloading;
- Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered items;
- Basic cooking functions such as cutting produce and preparing sauces;
- Respond to verbal requests from other kitchen staff members in a timely and professional manner.
Requirements:
- Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (“having a plan”);
- Stands during entire shift;
- Frequent exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, humidity and extreme cold;
- Must possess solid knife skills;
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure;
- Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures;
- Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Must Pass Background Check (Absolutely No Felonies or Misdemeanors) and Pass Drug Test (Including marijuana);
- Able to work nights and weekends as we are a brewery/bar business and our hours reflect that;
- 1+ year of kitchen experience;
- Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly;
- Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment;
- Dependable;
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed.