Job Overview

The Prep Cook will assist in the preparation of meals. Although this role generally does not include line cook duties, it provides the ideal opportunity to develop and use many of the skills essential to becoming a cook.

General Responsibilities

• Food preparation, chopping vegetables, making salads and putting together entrees.
• Performing kitchen maintenance; emptying the trash, mopping floors and washing dishes.
• Learns and adheres to the designated cooking methods to assist in preparing the appropriate menu items consistently.
• Strives to learn to improve cooking skills and expands knowledge about food products and techniques.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by Management.

Job Qualifications

Experience :

Some kitchen experience helpful, but not required

Skills / Aptitudes :

• Professional communication skills are required.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

License / Qualifications :

• Food Handlers permit required.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

FLSA Information

Management Activities

None

ADA Information

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak and hear
• Close and distance vision
• Identify and distinguish colors
• Frequent walking and standing and will walk for long periods of time, possibly extended distances
• Frequently lifts / carries up to 35 lbs
• Occasionally lifts / carries up to 50 lbs

Working Conditions

• Indoor or outdoor setting
• Varied weather conditions are expected.
• Will work near moving or mechanical parts.
• Will work with chemicals and may work near fumes or airborne particles.
• Varying schedule to include mornings, evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.

Last updated : 2024-06-10