Prep Cook/Dishwasher

Buckatabon (Lowlands Group) • Wauwatosa, WI

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About The Position

The Prep Cook/Dishwasher supports kitchen operations through food preparation and dishwashing. The role is trained extensively and requires speed and efficiency to help keep the kitchen running smoothly and satisfy guests. Prep work follows Lowlands standards so the team can provide consistent products, and team members are expected to treat colleagues respectfully and courteously.

The role is cross-trained in dishwashing. Dishwashing duties include keeping clean and safe dishes and small wares available for restaurant operations, maintaining a clean dish room, and following strict sanitation requirements.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife-handling skills.
• Understanding of safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Problem-solving ability; self-motivation and organization.
• Commitment to quality service and food and beverage knowledge.
• Ability to regularly stand for long periods and bend, stoop, turn, lift, talk, walk, walk on uneven ground, and carry and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Team lifting is required for items over 25 pounds or awkward lifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up the station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepare food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications set by the restaurant.
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
• Clean and maintain the station using safe, sanitary, and organized practices.
• Properly use and maintain station equipment.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas.
• Safely operate a commercial dish machine.
• Manage the safe use of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Restock and move between active cook lines.
• Complete cleaning and organizing duties accurately and on time.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Provide clean and safe dishes and small wares for restaurant operations and keep the dish room clean.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed