Restaurant Prep Cook - Full Time - Full-time

Grille District, a high-volume full service resturant and bar located in the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is now looking for a Prep Cook to join our team!

 

We offer medical insurance, paid parking, meal discounts, the opportunity for advancement and more!  Apply today!

 

Summary/Objective

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing cold foods, including vegetables, salads and fruits. This includes the preparation of these ingredients for recipes – such as chopping onions, peeling potatoes, crushing garlic and premeasuring other ingredients.   The prep cook should comply with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The prep cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.

 

Essential Functions

• Measures ingredients and prepares them in accordance to chef’s specifications;
• Washes and peels ingredients in order for them to be used in different meals;
• Cuts and portions different types of meat according to specifications;
• Prepares different types of food from the menu, following carefully the recipes;
• Makes stock soups to be used during cooking process;
• Portions the food and prepares the dishes for plating;
• Packages take-away food for clients;
• Places food trays under food warmers, so that the food arrives in good conditions at the table;
• Distributes the plates to be served to the waiting staff;
• Keeps track of ingredient quantities and ensures there are always enough for the day/week;
• Stores ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved;
• Informs superiors when the ingredients stock is getting low or when the kitchen tools do not work properly;
• Cleans and sanitizes the working surfaces, tools, utensils and working area;
• Carefully supervises the food temperature and the temperature from cooling rooms, to ensure that the ingredients kept are kept at the appropriate temperature;
• Swipes the remaining food from plates and puts them in the dishwasher/washes them;
• Vacuums dining area and washes the kitchen floor before closing.

 

Competencies

1. Collaboration Skills.
2. Customer/Client Focus.
3. Flexibility.
4. Stress Management/Composure.

 

 

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in a restaurant kitchen.
• ServSafe Certification preferred, but not required.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work during peak hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to walk, stand, and occasionally carry heavy items in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be eligible for and maintain SIDA badge required to work in airport.

 

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 

​AAP/EEO Statement

Air Ventures LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Air Ventures LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Air Ventures LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Air Ventures LLC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.