Prep Cook

Terry Black s Barbecue LLC • Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

The Prep Cook is responsible for proficiently preparing and cooking a variety of menu items according to established recipes and guidelines, ensuring consistent quality and taste. This role involves efficiently handling, portioning, preparing, and storing ingredients to support the timely and smooth operation of the kitchen. The Prep Cook must strictly follow health and safety protocols, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices, to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment and prevent foodborne illnesses. Additionally, the Prep Cook will assist in monitoring ingredient levels, communicate with the management team to ensure adequate stock, and follow the First In, First Out (FIFO) method to minimize waste. Collaboration with the culinary team is key to coordinate food preparation tasks and maintain an organized prep area for efficient production during peak hours. The role also requires the ability to complete tasks as assigned by the management team.

Requirements

• Proficiency in preparing and cooking menu items.
• Ability to handle, portion, and prepare ingredients.
• Knowledge of proper food storage and sanitation practices.
• Understanding of health and safety protocols in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to monitor ingredient levels and communicate stock needs.
• Familiarity with the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a culinary team.
• Ability to maintain an organized prep area.
• Ability to complete tasks assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items according to established recipes and guidelines, ensuring consistent quality and taste.
• Handle, portion, prepare ingredients, and store them properly to support the timely and smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Follow health and safety protocols, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices, to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment and prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate with management to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Follow the First In, First Out (FIFO) method to minimize waste.
• Coordinate food preparation tasks with the culinary team and maintain a well-organized prep area.
• Complete tasks as asked for by the management team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed