What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Oxford Commons?
Prep Cook
This is a Kitchen Prep position with the expectation that individuals can work the duration of a high tempo shift while remaining focused on the details. The Ideal candidate for this position possesses a great work ethic, deep hunger for improvement, and is looking for the opportunity to develop under a knowledgeable mentoring team.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
- Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
- Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
- Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
- Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
- Ability to safely operate a commercial dish machine
- Ability to manage safe use of chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing
- Ability to re-stock and move effortlessly between active cook lines
- Cleaning and organizing duties are completed accurately and on time
- Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef or Kitchen Manager at any time.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
- Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
- Ability to take direction.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
- Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
General Physical Demands for the Position:
Prep cooks will regularly stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, turn, lift, talk, walk, walk on uneven ground, carry and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
- ?Oxford Commons is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
