What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Tucanos Brazilian Grill?
Tucanos Brazilian Grill is a fun and festive restaurant concept, that values hard working and positive individuals who enjoy working in a team environment that recognizes individual achievement while rewarding team performance. Tucanos promises an environment that is just as fun, festive and fast paced for its team members as it is for its guests.
We value our team members and look forward to sharing with you our passion for guest service, our opportunities for career growth, our competitive benefits, and our desire to build a lasting friendship with each team member. Team member benefits include:
• Flexible scheduling – full and part time
• Discounted Shift Meal
• 25% discount when dining as a guest
• Career growth potential
• Benefits offered at 30 hours
• Guaranteed Sundays off. We're closed on Sundays, so you can enjoy time with family and friends.
Prep Cook:
As a prep cook at Tucanos, you will be responsible for preparing and providing exceptional food for our guests. You will prepare delicious, Brazilian inspired cuisine in a fun and festive environment. You will utilize high quality, fresh ingredients to create our signature salads, entrees and traditional Brazilian recipes while learning the skills essential to becoming a chef through on the job training. You will also maintain accountability for the integrity and safety of the foods that are prepared, adhering to rigorous food safety standards and observing strict recipe guidelines. As a prep cook you will have full responsibility for all aspects of your station, including setup and cleanup.
Career opportunities:
• Top culinary training and career development
• Scratch cooking in all areas of the kitchen with high quality, fresh ingredients
• Over 50 recipes are made fresh daily within the restaurants
• An environment to learn every aspect of master execution of our diverse menu, with new items introduced monthly
• Forward moving career advancement. Most management and supervisors are promoted from within.
• Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Must be able to work quickly in a confined area and stand for extended periods of time.
• Basic English reading and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of weights, measurements, volume and cooking procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to work in elevated temperatures.
• Continuous use of hands and arms.
• Continuous bending, reaching and twisting.
