Cook/ Prep

Job Title: Prep Cook and Line Cook

Location: 445 E interstate 30 Rockwall, Texas 75087

Department: [BOH Position

Reports To: Management

FLSA Status: [Full Time/Part-time]

Pay Range: $15-$18/hr

About Us:

We are a take-out and delivery restaurant with fresh high quality food service…

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a hard-working prep cook to be responsible for setting up workstations in the kitchen and preparing ingredients for the cooking process. The prep cook is required to perform basic cooking duties, monitor stock levels, and take on culinary tasks as they arise.

To be a successful prep cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. A top-notch prep cook should be able to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for set-up and executing of daily par/prep and organization of individual daily workstation.
• Preparation of and storage of all food items necessary to operation of station in adherence with our quality standards.
• Communicate with supervisors when special products are needed or having problems with food quality or presentation.
• Consistent preparation and presentation based on overall standards, including portion size, for Fajitas, salads, entrees, etc. as applicable per work assignment and as designated by the supervisor with our quality standards guidelines.
• Maintaining proper cooking techniques for station items as designated by your manager.
• Receive and store all goods purchased by kitchen as requested.
• Upkeep of items used by others, such as condiments, dressings, salsas…
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of individual work area and kitchen as a whole, including equipment, counters, tools, waste areas, etc.
• Assist fellow team members to ensure delivery of the 3 steps of service without being directed. Be aware of team members and the environment and participate as a member of the team.
• Notify the manager of any customer complaints at the time they occur. Rectify, practicing service recover, any complaints as soon as possible.
• Must be able to interact with customers professionally, helping them with changes and last-minute requests as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be added, at any time with or without advanced notice.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education High School Level and beyond
• Experience 1-2 years kitchen experience preferred.
• Certifications Heath Card preferred.
• Training: 1-2 weeks of Training with Managers or Certified Trainers
• Performance standards: Ability to communicate and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.

Working Conditions:

• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils…
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Physical Requirements:

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Direct Reports:

The Management Team

Background Check: Employment will be dependent on candidate successfully passing a background check.

Benefits: [Company] offers competitive compensation based on qualifications, Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) is also offered.

[Adios Fajitas] provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of [Adios Fajitas] to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [name and/or department, telephone, and e-mail address].

Your employment with [Adios Fajitas] is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with [Company] is not guaranteed for any length of time.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that not all of the duties are described above, and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management. I further understand that employment is at-will, and that either I or my employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time.

Approved By:

Nick Gambill

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