Job Description

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Ability to take direction.
• Collaborative attitude.
• Passion for cooking and hospitality.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, twist, walk, crouch, and squat.
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.

Responsibilities
We are looking for an ambitious Prep Cook to assist in the preparation of delicious dishes in the kitchen

• You will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
• A great prep cook will be quick and diligent and willing to improve on the job.
• You will be able to follow instructions as well as all health and safety rules in the kitchen.
• Prepares food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Ability to safely operate a commercial dish machine.
• Ability to manage safe use of chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Ability to re-stock and move effortlessly between active cook lines.
• Cleaning and organizing duties are completed accurately and on time.
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef or Kitchen Manager at any time.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the restaurant to another.

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