Job Description: Prep Cook will support the Chef by assisting with food preparation, washing dishes, serving food, and cleanup of dining room and kitchen area. The Prep Cook will report to the Head Chef.
Essential Functions and Duties include, but are not limited to the following: - Assist in preparation and serving of meals for students, staff, and guests
- Follow established recipes and meet quality standards both in volume and small quantities
- Perform repetitive work such as slicing, chopping, cutting, stirring, frying and other related kitchen duties
- Occasionally prepare and serve meals independently by following established recipes
- Ensure food is maintained at proper serving temperatures
- Clean food preparation equipment used, and ensures food preparation and service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly deep cleaning of the facility and service areas and all kitchen equipment
- Practice safe food handling guidelines according to Health and Safety and regulations
- Receive, label, and stock food and supplies according to Environmental Health and Safety and regulations
- Greet our guests with a smile and express a genuine appreciation for them
- Sweep and mop kitchen and food storage areas daily
- Assist with washing dishes throughout shift
- Assist with other projects and duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: - Professional, mature and experienced working with a wide range of populations (experience with both youth and adult clients).
- Ability to interpret and follow recipes and to compute basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work under time constrains, and support with preparing meals for small (10) as well as large (100+) group
- Able to work independent of others with minimal supervision as well as in a team.
Education, Experience and Requirements: - Culinary Arts Degree or a minimum of 1 year of equivalent experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
- Must be available to work weekends.
- ServSafe Certified preferred.
- Employee must pass TB test and background clearance.
- Must hold a valid driver's license for at least the past 3 years and have a clean driving record.
Pay: $14.50/hr
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.