Prep Cook: Silvergate Fallbrook

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Prep Cook assists the cooks in the preparation and service of menu items and performs a number of kitchen activities including pot and dish washing, general cleaning duties and storing food and non-food supplies.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist cooks in preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including pantry items, salads, soups, sauces, and with pre-preparation of ingredients for entrees.
• Preparation of salad bar items, and maintains cleanliness of the salad bar.
• Remove all food from the serving lines at the end of a meal period.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Serves as a back up to the Dishwasher.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and orderly dry storage area, walk in refrigerator and freezer, with knowledge of where things are stored and quantities on hand.
• Inform Food Service Supervisor of restocking needs.
• Keep assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene and comply with department’s dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age
• Previous kitchen experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of cooking procedures
• Ability to do repetitive work without limitations or restrictions.
• Must have fundamental understanding of sanitation and food handling safety
• Food handler’s card will be required within 30 days of start
• Must be able to speak English and follow verbal instructions in English
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, and stand on feet for extended periods of time, as well as the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Working conditions involve, noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Job offer is contingent on the following:

• Must pass background check
• Must pass drug test

Salary : $18 - $18