Prep Cook

GINGER AND BAKER LLC•Fort Collins, CO

139d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Located in an historic 100-year-old grain mill, Ginger and Baker is home to two restaurants, a coffee shop, teaching kitchen, event spaces and a retail market. It's become a community gathering place for dining, shopping, learning, celebrating and enjoying a great slice of homemade pie. Ginger and Baker features authentic Colorado cuisine and is proud to partner with local farmers, ranchers, food artisans and craftspeople to showcase the innovative, hardworking spirit that makes Northern Colorado so unique. We are committed to the highest quality guest service and dining experience; requiring commitment, dedication and skill from our 100+ team members. The Prep Cook is responsible for keeping station pars as well as quality product stocked at all times. As a Café prep cook you will be asked to follow recipes when preparing items for service and to communicate with the prep team on items that are priorities. This position is responsible for creating an atmosphere that will inspire Guests and Team Members to return. A key part of every Team Members job is to serve as a Ginger and Baker ambassador, engaging the guest at every opportunity.

Requirements

Knowledge of food preparation, menu concepts, food allergies, sanitation regulations, and safety measures
Ability to communicate satisfactorily with guests, management, and co-workers
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in food preparation.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of the hospitality industry
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Able to accurately read and make measurements.
Remains calm under pressure/Able to Multitask
Must be willing to take and pass SERV Safe exam

Nice To Haves

Fluent knife skills
Vacuum sealer
Mandolin

Responsibilities

Prepare food items for Café Line using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner.
Set up stations required to meet the day’s needs.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs.
Date all food containers and rotate accordingly, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
Check all food for tastes, temperature, and eye appeal.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment throughout and at end of shift.
Adhere to kitchen sanitation standards; avoid cross contamination of products and follow proper rotation practices to decrease spoilage.
Adhere to recipes and food pictures to ensure uniformity and consistency.
Consult with Prep Chef on forecasted business volumes.
Maintain an open line of communication at all times with any and all departments.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others while having fun working in a fast paste atmosphere.
Protect the safety of self, Team Members and Ginger and Baker Guests at all times.
Promptly report any incidents and/or potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef and/or appropriate department(s).
Report/document safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor and appropriate department(s), following documented procedures.
Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as required.
Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.