Prep

Prep

Summary:

The / Food Prep is responsible the preparing various food products; ensuring proper food handling procedures are followed; arranging necessary supplies and equipment between storage and work areas; operating a variety of kitchen utensils and/or equipment for food product cooking, serving and storing; receiving and inventorying food and beverage products; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Cook.

Responsibilities:

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for proper food preparation

• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or cart

• Prepares appropriate equipment for cooking

• Operates kitchen utensils and/or equipment used for weighing, measuring, mixing, washing, peeling, cutting, grinding, stirring, straining, slicing, assembling and kneading of food products

• Ensures proper food handling procedures are followed wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating and checking temperature of products

• Receives and inventories food and beverage product and supplies

• Cleans and sanitizes work station and equipment

Qualifications

• Requires the ability to lift/push objects weighing over 40 lbs

• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions

• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers

• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions