What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Pier Sixty LLC?
Job Summary: Assists cooks in the preparation of all food items for all venues.
- Responsible to supply assigned work station with all needed products and culinary equipment for prompt production.
- Prepares all the prep work for soups, sauces, salads, vegetables and hors d'oeuvres.
- Executes assigned culinary tasks during production and events
- Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels and dates, using the proper containers to protect against waste and spoilage.
- Keeps all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations.
- Maintains area in a clean condition at all times.
- Travel as necessary to other venues
- Assist coworkers with completion of assignments when needed
- Perform all assigned side work
- Perform any general cleaning tasks
- Keep work area clean and well organized
- Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
- Perform all reasonable requests by the management team
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred
- Culinary School degree preferred
- Basic cooking knowledge preferred.
- Must have basic knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking
- Must have basic knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
- Must have knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
- Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements and portion sizes.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to read and write the English language in order to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
- Ability to work independently or in a team setting
- Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members, management, clients and vendors if necessary.
- Ability to obtain Food Service Sanitation certificates.
- Able to work flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions, including meeting productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
- Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
- Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop on a consistent basis
- Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slices, etc.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred
- Culinary School degree preferred
- Basic cooking knowledge preferred.
- Must have basic knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking
- Must have basic knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
- Must have knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
- Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements and portion sizes.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to read and write the English language in order to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
- Ability to work independently or in a team setting
- Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members, management, clients and vendors if necessary.
- Ability to obtain Food Service Sanitation certificates.
- Able to work flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels
