Prep

Black Bear Diner Hayward • Hayward, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook is responsible for ensuring that all cooking procedures and recipes are followed according to Black Bear Diner standards. This includes maintaining cleanliness, proper food temperatures, and accurate portioning.

Requirements

• Be punctual to begin your work.
• Wear proper uniform (black slacks, Black Bear Diner Tee-shirt, hat and black Slip-proof restaurant shoes).
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times; facial hair must be well trimmed, nails must be clean and trimmed, no excessive jewelry.
• Ability to stand, walk and stay on feet for prolonged periods of time (up to four hours without a break to sit down).
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at a given time.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks of line cooking, including repetitive motion with a spatula, knife, and hand-motion for mixing on an on-going basis.

Responsibilities

• Follow all cooking procedures and recipes according to Black Bear Diner standards.
• Tag all prepped items with dates to indicate their freshness.
• Shelve all prepped items according to health standards for position placement.
• Ensure all stations are fully stocked for cooking at every meal period at the beginning of the shift.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures to avoid cross-contamination.
• Cook all hot food items at proper temperatures, following cooking procedures.
• Prepare all cold and hot food items at proper temperatures, following proper procedures.
• Cook all meats at the proper temperatures.
• Follow proper hygiene and sanitation procedures, including washing hands after handling raw meats and using hand towels to dry hands instead of aprons.
• Keep all cutting knives and utensils clean at all times.
• Maintain a clean kitchen station, free of debris and spillage.
• Keep floors clean at all times.
• Maintain all freezers and refrigerators at proper temperatures.
• Weigh all portion control items according to the recipe book.
• Conduct temperature checks every two hours and ensure they are properly logged.
• Make freezer pulls as directed or as needed.
• Report any shortages of food supplies immediately.
• Use safety procedures at all times.
• Take breaks on time and return from breaks on time.
• Work overtime if needed.
• Complete any other assigned tasks willingly as designated by management.

What This Job Offers

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