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in Palm Springs, CA
Kitchen Prep
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Palm springs, California |
About this job
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled, experienced prep cook to join our growing kitchen staff. In this position, you will assist the culinary team with a variety of tasks. Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills are a must.
Prep Cook Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow the chef’s prep list to plan daily work
- Label ingredients and food items and stock pantry and refrigerator shelves in an organized manner
- Properly store food items in designated containers
- Sanitize work areas and equipment, wash dishes, take out trash
- Measure seasonings, condiments, and ingredients for use in cooking
- Portion and wrap food
- Prepare ingredients for cooking
- Wash, peel, and chop fruits and vegetables
- Clean and cut or grind meat, fish, poultry, and shellfish
- Use manual and electric equipment for food preparation
- Perform basic cooking tasks such as stirring, straining, and parboiling food and reducing sauces
- Maintain records of quantities of foods and ingredients used
- Update supervisors when stock of food items or supplies are low
- Inform managers about broken or malfunctioning equipment
- Comply with food safety and sanitation guidelines
Prep Cook Requirements and Qualifications
- Background as a prep cook or related experience
- Availability for early morning shifts
- Manual dexterity to ensure proper operation of kitchen utensils and cutting tools
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient in English
- Adept at performing tasks well in a fast-paced environment
- Able to stand through the duration of shift