Prep Cook

Description:
Join Our Winning Team.

We are seeking fun, outgoing, and high-energy individuals to join our team as part-time and/or full-time Cook. If you take pride in providing great service, love making people feel special, and want to make money with a flexible schedule, then we want to hear from you.

Job Summary
Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.

Activities & Responsibilities
Primary

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Mazza's Restaurant:

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

• Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.

• Clean and sanitize work station area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.

• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.

• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.

• Portion according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to guests.

• Weigh or measure ingredients.

• Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.
Minimum Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking

• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity

• Able to communicate effectively with managers and kitchen personnel

• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds

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

Our Story: Mazza's Restaurant was established in Mount Vernon, Ohio in 1939. Our menu offers a fresh homemade spin on old classics and original family recipes with a new twist on Italian/American themed comfort food. Mazza's revives an inviting, friendly atmosphere featuring a new bar/lounge, dining room and banquet room. With a legacy deeply rooted in service, hospitality, and giving back, we are committed to delivering the best experience to every guest, every day. Come join us.