Prep Cook

Position Overview

The Prep position coordinates, organizes, and prepares food items according to the recipes, standards and  procedures. Responsibilities include ensuring proper measurements, ingredients, shelf lives and maintaining high food quality.

Essential Functions:

       Sets up, stocks and organizes workstation

       Cuts and prepares food items.

       Uses knives, measuring ladles, scoops, scales, can opener, mixers, kettles, ovens or other kitchen equipment, tools or utensils.

       Maintains proper food storage temperatures and rotation using FIFO Method.

       Sets levels for production of food items.

       Organizes items for preparation and ensures adherence to recipes, standards and procedures.

• Adheres to cooking times for all items to ensure quality.
• Performs side work including maintenance of kettles and ovens, hoods and filters, organizing and cleaning storerooms and coolers, and other food production duties.
• Assists co-workers as needed to maintain restaurant volume and guest satisfaction.

       Ensures cleanliness of work area and equipment throughout shift.

       Follows health department standards for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of work area.

       Follows safety procedures and standards when operating all equipment.

       Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under stress and exercise good judgment.

       Cooperates with co-workers and managers to meet the demands of the kitchen.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

       Experience with general kitchen techniques and equipment is required.

       A high school diploma is desired, but not required.

Physical Requirements (Reasonable Accommodations may be requested):

Performs duties that require bending, lifting, reaching and turning. Transports items and containers (weighing up to 50 lbs.) to and from stock and kitchen locations. Is able to stand up to 8 hours or longer if needed.

Additional requirements include:

       Standing and Walking 100% of the time.

       Lifting up to 50 pounds to waist high.

       Lifting up to 30 pounds to shoulder high.

       Carrying up to 50 pounds for short distances.

       Constant exposure to heat.

       Bending and reaching from under the counter (5 inches above the ground) to 6 feet above the ground with at least one arm.

       Climbing ladder and step stool.

       Dexterity required for handling food items and dishes.

The essential functions and requirements listed in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the restaurant.