Prep Cook

Summary of Position :

Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the daily prep list.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Complete opening and closing checklists

Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties

Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment

Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipes. Label with day dots to assume rotation

Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment

Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen

Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement

Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to kitchen manager

Inform kitchen manager immediately of product shortages

Uses our standard recipe card for preparing all products. Do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees

Performs other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or MOD

Qualifications : Be 16 years of age

A minimum of 1-year experience in kitchen preparation and cooking

At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity

Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel

Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)