Job Summary
As a prep cook, you create an exceptional experience for every customer by preparing top quality food. You are passionate about food and understand the importance of every ingredient in a menu item. You read, understand and execute the written recipes for the restaurant. You are responsible for a designated prep list and will prioritize replenishing food for the team. You are efficient and always support the line by your speed of service. You care about people, and model our core values.
An employee in this position can expect an hourly rate starting at $15.00.
What You Do
•Follow food safety, sanitation and quality procedures. •Control prep levels based on volume of guests to ensure freshness. •Store and label prepared food and product safely and accurately. •Regularly use kitchen equipment including but not limited to slicer, food processor, oven, steamer, mixer, flat top, fryer, toaster, dish machine, trash compactor. •Ensure that the equipment is being used correctly and maintained up to standards. •Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests. •Follow prep work as specified by the manager or supervisor. •Put deliveries away and rotate products as needed. •Complete Food Safety course in a timely manner if mandated by your local state/local Health Department. •Work in the restaurant which requires physical activity (e.g., prolonged standing, repetitive bending, lifting to 25 pounds, climbing, operating espresso machines).
Knowledge & Experience
•At least one year of experience in a restaurant or food-service environment. •Understand and deliver excellent standards of service. •Passionate about the products we serve. •Positive and can-do attitude. •Enjoy working with people. •Well-organized, efficient and able to multi-task. •Can clearly and respectfully communicate and express oneself.
Expected Behaviors
•Treat customers as the first priority at all times. •Daily execution of recipes, some simultaneous. •Take initiative and consistently grow and expand restaurant knowledge. •Demonstrate initiative. •Support company goals and initiatives and is a team player. •Show respect and kindness to fellow employees and customers. •Accept responsibility and execute all assignments correctly and with care. •Accept coaching and feedback from others openly. •Flexible and can adapt to an ever-changing environment.
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