Prep Cook

Emmy Squared Pizza•Birmingham, AL

96d•Onsite

About The Position

Emmy Squared Birmingham is hiring PREP COOKS to join our team! Emmy Squared is a growing restaurant company that not only offers advancement opportunities, but a fun work environment, supportive leadership, competitive pay, health benefits for full time employees and delectable menu items you will be proud to serve our guests!

Requirements

Minimum 1 year experience as a cook in a full-service restaurant.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Emmy Squared standards.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
Must be able to lift/carry items up to 40 lbs. and push/pull items up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching overhead.
Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.

Nice To Haves

A love for food is a must and pizza knowledge is a plus!

Responsibilities

Prepare specific food items on the menu, ensuring consistency, quality, and accuracy of recipes.
Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines.
Set up and maintain assigned kitchen workstations.
Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste.
Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times.
Store food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.
Perform other back of house duties as assigned by management.