What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Homegrown Hospitality Group?
Will prepare the flavorful foundations of our dishes to ensure that every dish is a Tacolicious experience. The primary purpose of this position is to create a unique and personal experience for Homegrown Hospitality Group’s Guests by maintaining a clean, safe and presentable restaurant for all guests and employees throughout each shift, each day. This role will focus their attention on the preparation and safe storage of food in the kitchen with some responsibilities crossing over to other kitchen positions
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Helps maintain cleanliness in the back of house, storage and walk in cooler areas, as well as help maintain the overall maintenance and cleanliness of the external garbage area in conjunction with other essential kitchen staff
- Preps all food in accordance to food safety and company specification standards, labeling and storing properly
- Practices the safe handling and storage of products, cleaning utensils and chemicals in accordance to state law and creates an environment safe and hazard free
- Follows instructions in accordance to use of chemicals and their disposal, equipment and use of wet floor signs at all times
- Hels maintain all garbage inside and outside of the restaurant during prep hours by changing out the on a regular basis when full, and keeps area where garbage is stored clean and free of pests
- Examines, labels and stores all incoming food supplies, paper and chemical supplies in storage and refrigeration areas appropriately
- Helps clean and maintain all equipment and small wares used in the kitchen
- Can operate a dish machine, understands how to measure sanitizer and soap levels in a three-bay sink and handles each piece of equipment and small wares safely and properly while washing and storing
- Apply expert knowledge of specs
- Supports Line Cooks when needed as back up
- Maintains work areas in a sanitized and orderly manner in compliance with state health and safety regulations
Knowledge/Skills:
- Superior teamwork and hospitality skills
- Knowledgeable of proper sanitation, food safety, and security procedures
- Knowledge of Homegrown Hospitality Group’s food menus
- Knowledgeable of current initiatives and up-coming events as they relay to position
- Excellent verbal communication and interaction skills in order to work alongside essential kitchen staff
- Skilled in time management and organization with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to take direction and execute team and company objectives
- Basic mathematical skills and the ability to use a scale and measure out by weight and volume
- Knowledge of equipment operations in the back of house as it relates to job
- Conflict management skills, analytical skills, and a high degree of emotional intelligence in order to recognize and solve problems
Size and Complexity:
- Ability to follow specific service time and guidelines whiles at the same time engaging with line cooks, dishwashers and other essential kitchen team members
- Ability to maintain a high degree of pace and intensity for an extended period of time
- Must be reliable and dependable by adhering to a schedule, covering shifts as necessary, and being on time for scheduled shifts
- Interaction:
- Maintain positive working relationships with all Team Members and managers
- Work as a contributing member of a team
- External Relationships:
- Exceed our Guest’s expectations every day by achieving the highest level of satisfaction with an extraordinary focus on friendly services, food, fun, and value
- Polite vendor interaction with delivery personnel for food, linen, chemical, pest control, etc.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required
Required
- Minimum of 18 years of age
Preferred
- Prior experience working in a kitchen or as a prep cook
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance (If you maintain 30 hours per week after the first year of employment)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (If you maintain 30 hours per week after the first year of employment)
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Employee discounts and perks
Culture:
As the Homegrown Hospitality Group continues to grow, we recognize that our success depends on exceeding the expectations of our loyal patrons.
Our success has always been rooted in a simple philosophy.
As the Homegrown Hospitality Group continues to grow, we recognize that our success depends on exceeding the expectations of our loyal patrons.
Our success has always been rooted in a simple philosophy.
- Provide every guest great hospitality, every time.
- Maintain consistency from day to day, year to year, restaurant to restaurant.
- Commitment to giving back to the communities that nurture us.
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