Prep Cook
About The Position
Even though kitchen employees may not come into direct contact with guests, their responsibilities are key to the Cafe’s success. At Hard Rock, cooks will be considered all-around culinary employees. Making prep recipes and menu products to spec Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the line Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, and line stations Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and line Practicing safety and sanitation standards Having a sense of urgency Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures Communicating professionally with co-workers and Front-of-the-House staff With competitive pay wage of up to $15+/hr. This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience (experience requirements may vary by location)
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- In some U.S. States, a food safety certification program is required to be completed before being able to serve food or alcohol, which may include a food handlers card (i.e., California law requires this)
- Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere
- Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency
- Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co-workers
- Maintaining HRC’s 5 core Values and Mission Statement
- Ability to move throughout the Corporate office and Cafes during visits (standing, walking, kneeling, bending, etc.) for extended periods of time
- Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists
- Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear
- Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders
- Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds
- Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion
- Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment
- Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (“having a plan”)
- Following all uniform guidelines
- Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards
- Recycling products, where possible
Responsibilities
- Making prep recipes and menu products to spec
- Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the line
- Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, and line stations
- Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and line
- Practicing safety and sanitation standards
- Having a sense of urgency
- Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System
- Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs
- Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge
- Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures
- Communicating professionally with co-workers and Front-of-the-House staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
