What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Mazza's?
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Job Summary
Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.
Activities & Responsibilities
Primary
• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Mazza’s Restaurant:
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work station area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Portion according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to guests.
• Weigh or measure ingredients.
• Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.
Minimum Qualifications
• One or more years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
• Able to communicate effectively with managers and kitchen personnel
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
Our Story: Mazza’s Restaurant was established in Mount Vernon, Ohio in 1939. Our menu offers a fresh homemade spin on old classics and original family recipes with a new twist on Italian/American themed comfort food. Mazza’s revives an inviting, friendly atmosphere featuring a new bar/lounge, dining room and banquet room. With a legacy deeply rooted in service, hospitality, and giving back, we are committed to delivering the best experience to every guest, every day. Come join us!
