Kitchen Prep

Red Hospitality & Leisure • Key West, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing and portioning ingredients according to established recipes and standards. The Kitchen Prep will maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored. A key aspect of this position is following food safety guidelines and standards to uphold the highest quality of food preparation. The role also supports the kitchen team by assisting with various tasks, including washing and chopping vegetables, marinating meats, and assembling ingredients. Efficiency is crucial to meet production schedules and ensure timely delivery of prepared items to other kitchen stations. Collaboration with other kitchen staff is essential for coordinating tasks and maintaining a smooth workflow. The Kitchen Prep must adhere to all kitchen procedures, including sanitation guidelines, safety protocols, and portion control. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its' equivalent from an accredited institution (Preferred)
• Previous experience in a kitchen prep role or similar position is a PLUS
• Must be able to walk on various types of surfaces including rough terrain, sitting, standing, maintaining balance, on the beach, and in the water, and working alone.
• Must be able to work various work settings such as exposure to sunlight and outside temperature.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the work.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations and safe practices.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment, read and interpret documents.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
• Must be able to operate with little or no supervision.
• Must be willing to work holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
• Team player, positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients according to established recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Follow food safety guidelines and standards to uphold the highest quality of food preparation.
• Support the kitchen team by assisting with various tasks, including washing and chopping vegetables, marinating meats, and assembling ingredients.
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules and ensure timely delivery of prepared items to other kitchen stations.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to coordinate tasks and maintain a smooth workflow.
• Adhere to all kitchen procedures, including sanitation guidelines, safety protocols, and portion control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED