What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Kona Grill - Riverton?
The Prep Cook is an essential part of our team and is responsible for helping to deliver an unforgettable experience through proper execution of dishes and recipes to present a Craveable, Instagramable, and memorable dining experience that will keep guests talking and wanting to come back for more.
Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Carrying out any requests and orders from the Chefs.
- Preparation of all requested items assigned by Chef/Sous Chefs.
- Storing, labeling, and rotating prepped items properly in accordance with health department regulations and company standards
- Minimize waste and recycle as much as possible, always communicating with the Chefs.
- Reporting any issues regarding product consistency, deliveries, quality to Chefs and Purchaser.
- Must be able to execute all menu items for assigned stations.
- Has a complete understanding of work safety and emergency procedures.
- Full understanding of how to read food tickets.
- Fully understand the importance of and can utilize standardized recipe cards and proper use of tools and techniques.
- Ensure that all food products are prepared to always maintain our quality standards consistently resulting in positive feedback.
- Maintain expected timeliness of orders from the kitchen to the dining room.
- Ensure that all given tasks are completed daily before you leave for the day and that you communicate your departure with the Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef on duty.
- Assure that all daily cleaning and organizational standards are met consistently throughout the day in both storage and production areas.
- Make sure entire kitchen is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner as mandated by Health Department and TOG Corporate.
- Assist other kitchen staff to perform cleaning, cooking, prepping, and receiving, when needed.
- Perform all duties while following all health department sanitation requirements.
- Complete any other task given with enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism.
- Maintain good communication standard with teammate and management
- Other duties as assigned.
- Assure that all daily cleaning and organizational standards are met consistently throughout the day in both storage and production areas.
- Fixing family meal twice daily, recycling items as much as possible and guided by the Chefs instructions.
- Complete any other task given with enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism.
Job Requirements:
- Work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
- Able to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner
- Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods up to 8 hours while maintaining a fun and positive attitude
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Must be able to work 8 hours/day.
The company offer the following Insurance benefits to all full time and variable benefit eligible employees (waiting period applies)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and Disability
- Group Accident Insurance
- Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Group Critical Illness Insurance
The company offer the following benefits to all employees regardless of position or status
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Dependent Care Benefit
- Employee Dining Discounts and/or complementary meals onsite
- Traditional and Roth 401K Plan
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Time Off