What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Salt Lake Brewing CO LC?
Description
Objective
This position is responsible for preparing and staging all requisite menu ingredients while completing a combination of duties to assist in the preparation of customer menu items. Maintains kitchen work areas in clean and organized condition ensuring smooth and safe operation of kitchen.
Essential Responsibilities
- Completes all assigned items on prep list prior to departure.
- Prepares all food items used on the cook's line or in-service areas by making sauces, dressings, chopping foods, cleaning and cutting fruits and vegetables etc.
- Properly rotates, stores and labels food.
- Understands and knows how to use kitchen equipment including food processor, dishwasher, convection oven, etc. safely.
- Assists in cleaning, stocking, rotating and storage off all food and beverage inventory and storage locations.
- Loads or unloads trucks picking up or delivering supplies and food if applicable.
- Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand, rolling cart or hand truck.
- Cleans food preparation areas, equipment, floors and tables.
- Oversees and organizes food preparation areas, walk-in freezers, coolers and shelves.
- Demonstrates teamwork while working respectfully with all team members.
- Communicate clearly while demonstrating willingness to help all team members.
- Provide safe workplace environment for all staff members.
- Provide harassment free workplace of all staff members.
- Protect consumer health with strict adherence to all sanitary and safe food handling mandates and practices.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum 1 year equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with food items, culinary terms, kitchen equipment usage and knife safety.
- Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must have the ability to learn basic cooking skills, safety and sanitation skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work quickly, independently, and as a part of team.
Physical & Mental Requirements
Must have the physical and mental strength and endurance to be able to perform duties, in at times extreme environments, as well as the ability to handle stressors of the position in operational and administrative situations. Required to frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, taste, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls.
Position Snap Shot
Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Type: Non-Exempt
Pay Type: Hourly
Kitchen Manager on Duty
Manages Others: No
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED Required
Minimum Certification: Food Handler Permit
Minimum Experience: One plus years
Age Requirement: 21 years or older
Required Travel: N/A
Driving Requirements: No
Tools & Equipment Used:
Diversity Statement:
Salt Lake Brewing Co LC values a diverse and inclusive workplace and believes that a career in craft beer should be accessible to all people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to individuals of every race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as a result of evolving business needs.
