Prep Cook Next Move

Next Move Homeless Services • Mather, CA

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Fresher Sacramento is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth by teaching them health, wealth, and life skills. Through this life experience educational program, participants learn to promote, sell, and distribute fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as healthy, affordable prepared meals, within their communities. The Prep Cook will be instrumental in preparing ready-to-eat packaged meals, performing essential kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations, prepping ingredients, packaging and labeling meals, cleaning, and stocking.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience.
• A great attitude, team player, and committed to community Service
• Proven experience as prep cook with working knowledge of health and safety codes in the kitchen
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and various kitchen utensils
• Effective communication skills, and positive under pressure
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.

Responsibilities

• Complete the daily prep list created by Executive Chef
• Label, stock, and organize all recipe ingredients so that items are easily accessible
• Measure ingredients according to prep list (including seasonings) for recipes
• Basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as sides, salads, etc.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, keep pantry and packaging organized, etc.
• Ensure all food and other items (like chemicals, packaging, and supplies) are stored and stocked properly
• Comply with nutrition, food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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