Prep Cook

About Nuevo Garcia Foods

At Nuevo Garcia Foods, we approach every day with a focus on preserving our legacy originally created by the Garcia family over 60 years ago, while uncovering new ways to win and drive sustainable, profitable growth as we establish the future of our company. We are committed to adding value in the marketplace through strategic and focused growth that leverages our core competencies, portfolio of products, and leadership experience.

If you are looking for a great place to work, we would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for a Prep Cook to join our family!

The Role

The Production/Prep Cook team member is an important part of the Operations team and will report directly to the Production Manager and Lead Cook supporting the responsibilities of production team. As a prep cook, you will be responsible for the day-to-day preparation of ingredients and recipes and ensures recipes are followed and quality specifications are met. In this role, you will be adept and able to follow instructions as well as all health and safety rules in the kitchen. Our ideal candidate will be quick, diligent, willing to improve on the job, and function in a fast-paced, busy environment as a part of a team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and cooking tasks
• Ensures all ingredients are in stock
• Follow recipes guidelines
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work area
• Operates equipment in a safe and sanitary manner
• Develop an understanding of equipment operations
• Assist and/or work one or more stations as needed
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe food storage guidelines
• Demonstrate knowledge of kitchen health and safety requirements
• Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintains temperature and HACCP logs as required
• Comply with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practice) and Company standards
• Participates in and/or contributes to programs designed to improve production quality and productivity
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Assists supervisor with day-to-day schedule and ensure smooth operations during the absence of supervisor
• Assist in providing leadership and training coworker and new team members when needed
• Must be punctual and have reliable transportation to arrive on time for scheduled shift
• Perform other job duties as required
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to assemble and start up equipment to prepare for the day
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and execute high-volume production
• Ability to take direction and work as a team player
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Able to reach with hands and arms and use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and stretch for extended periods
• Able and willing to work in environments with extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to75 pounds
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum age 18 (mandatory)
• Basic math skills and able to read and write in English functionally
• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus
• Experience in food preparation and equipment (preferred)
• Related experience (preferred)
  
  

Hourly Rate: Pay will be dependent on experience - Starting pay $15.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
  
  

Schedule

• 8 to 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday some Saturdays
• Weekend and night availability if applicable
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On Site