What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at The Skagit Table?
The Skagit Table in Mount Vernon, WA is looking for one prep cook to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, ambitious, and engaged. We specialize in clean, locally sourced, ready-to-eat meals. We also offer full-service catering, cooking classes and special events.
Job Type: Part-Time
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week (Hours may increase during busy season)
Benefits:
- Employee Discount
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid Training
Experience:
- Scratch Cooking: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mount Vernon, WA 98273: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
- Follow recipes and prepare simple dishes
- Sanitize and prepare equipment and workstation for cooking
- Weigh and measure ingredients
- Mix, wash, peel, chop, grind, strain, slice meat and vegetables
- Basic cooking functions
- Label stock and inventory all ingredients
- Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas
- Assist in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, making salads, and assembling items
- Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes
- Follow proper food handling and safety procedures
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely meal preparation
- Assist with catering events as needed
- Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
Note: This job description is not comprehensive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate and listen to team members/management
- Dedicated to working as a team towards one goal
- Experience as a Prep Cook (Previous experience in a scratch kitchen)
- Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and knife skills
- Ability to handle food in accordance with sanitary guidelines
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately
- Excellent time management skills to ensure meals are prepared on schedule
- Flexibility in schedule between the hours of 8am and 6pm
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Great customer service
- Ability to take direction and accept feedback
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.
