Prep Chef | Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Naperville

Flagship Restaurant Group • Naperville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Chef is responsible for portioning and preparing ingredients and menu items according to specifications. This role involves preparing and cooking menu items to meet quality, consistency, and presentation standards, while strictly following recipes and maintaining a clean workspace to ensure food safety. The Prep Chef will also assist with inventory management, including proper stock rotation and reporting low inventory. Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitized prep area with all tools and equipment in good working order is crucial. The position requires efficient work to meet prep and production timelines for smooth kitchen operations, upholding kitchen cleanliness and safety standards through proper hygiene and organizational practices, and safely handling food, including proper storage and disposal.

Requirements

• Be a team player who communicates clearly and takes direction well
• Have a strong work ethic and be committed to maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding environment while staying organized and efficient
• Be detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and cleanliness
• Possess the ability to read, write, and follow instructions, working well under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Be physically able to stand, bend, lift, and walk throughout your shift, lifting up to 50 pounds when needed

Nice To Haves

• Previous kitchen experience

Responsibilities

• Portion and prepare ingredients and menu items according to specifications
• Prepare and cook menu items to meet quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Follow recipes and maintain a clean workspace to ensure all food is prepared safely and to standard
• Assist with inventory management, ensuring proper rotation of stock and reporting any low inventory
• Maintain a clean and organized prep area, ensuring all tools and equipment are sanitized and in good working order
• Work efficiently to meet prep and production timelines to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Uphold kitchen cleanliness and safety standards by adhering to proper hygiene and organizational practices
• Handle food safely, including proper storage and disposal, to maintain food safety and sanitation standards

Benefits

• Plenty of opportunities for advancement
• Great earning potential
• Comprehensive training program in a fun, exciting environment where you'll thrive
• Delicious dining discounts you can share with friends and family at all our locations
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees
• Excitement around our team member's milestones and achievements
• A restaurant group that embraces the concept where everyone belongs, removing barriers of language, race, sexual orientations, and culture
• Commitment to empowering growth, instilling hospitality knowledge, and building a career path in an environment of respectful inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees