What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cooks and Prep Cooks position at VILLA RESTAURANT GROUP?
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Description
Villa Restaurant Group - Quick service restaurants (Villa Italian Kitchen, South Philly Cheesesteaks and Fries, Green Leaf's and Bananas, Mo' Burger, Jersey Mikes, Salsaritas, Melt Shop, Dos Toros, Hill Country, Juniors, Far East, Asian Chao, Tony Benny's, Zaros Bakery, etc.) and 40North full service restaurants (Piattino, Office Tavern Grill, Café Villa, Steelworks Wind Creek Casino, Blackhorse Tavern & Pub, Town Bar & Kitchen and NOM Mexican Table & Tequila Bar) is a multi-brand, multi-concept global restaurant group specializing in full service restaurants, quick serve restaurants with corporate and franchise operations.
As a Line/Prep Cook at Villa Restaurant Group, you will play a critical role in the preparation of ingredients, ensuring that the kitchen is well-stocked and ready for service. Your attention to detail and dedication to food quality will contribute to the success of our culinary team.
What You’ll Do:
- Ingredient Preparation: Prepare and portion ingredients, such as vegetables, proteins, and other items, following standardized recipes and portion sizes.
- Quality Control: Maintain strict quality control to ensure that all ingredients meet the highest standards of taste, texture, and appearance.
- Station Setup: Set up and organize the prep station with all necessary ingredients, utensils, and equipment for efficient cooking.
- Food Safety: Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper food storage, handling, and temperature monitoring.
- Timing: Work efficiently to ensure that all prepped ingredients are readily available for use during service hours.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Keep the prep area and equipment clean, sanitized, and well-maintained.
- Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring ingredient inventory levels and notifying the kitchen manager of any shortages or replenishment needs.
- Menu Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with menu items, variations, and any allergen information to assist kitchen staff and servers.
- Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with kitchen Team Members, including chefs, cooks, and servers, to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
What You’ll Need:
- Previous experience as a prep cook or kitchen assistant is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work 4pm - Midnight shift
- Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and knife skills.
- Commitment to food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Villa Restaurant Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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