Overview

The Prep Cook oversees all aspects of his/hers selected station with the highest standards of responsibility, professionalism, organization and dedication while working closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Sous- Chef. 

Responsibilities

Experience with cooking from scratch/crafting/portioning/ in small, medium, large scales is fundamental and a must requirement.

Applicants must have excellent track records, be highly dedicated with high sense of responsibility, professionally driven, career minded and have a positive history of managing, blend and maintain a smooth and respectful social working balance.Candidates must be very open minded in learning, absorbing and understanding a new and modern interpretation of authentic Italian cuisine while following recipes and specific directions while crafting various preparation by cooking machines/equipment as well as by hand. 

Qualifications

-Experience with quality/consistency concepts is fundamental and a must requirement.

-Demonstrated ability to work in high pressure situations with consistent outstanding results while

meeting production deadlines -Minimum 2 years of working experience.

-Ability to participate as part of a team at any time and at any level needed.

-Solicit and accept feedback and direction from multiple chefs and managers. -Requires developed English communication skills, both verbal and written. -Ability to work independently, multi-task and manage time effectively. -Ability to maintain quality standards to produce a consistent product. -Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation. -Ability to cover shifts as needed beyond the regular schedule.

- Ability to use cooking machinery such as kettle pan cookers, Combi and convection ovens, mixers

blenders, and various small ware kitchen equipment.

-Ability to stand, walk continuously perform essential functions for an extended period of time.

-Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations; distinguish product,

 taste, texture, and presentation; and observe preparation.

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