Prep Cook

Duffy s Management Inc•Sarasota, FL

13d•$17 - $20

About The Position

The Prep Cook prepares ingredients and stations used in the cooking process, maintains the kitchen, and ensures it is clean and sanitized. The role reports to the Chef and includes preparing food, storing and rotating supplies, cleaning work areas and equipment, and supporting other kitchen staff. The Prep Cook must maintain a Food Handler’s Certification and a positive, professional approach to coworkers and customers. The position requires prolonged standing and physical activity, handling and carrying items, and working in a kitchen environment where there may be occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold or heat. The employee must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Maintain Food Handler’s Certification.
Be dependable and fulfill obligations.
Show initiative and willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Be adaptable and flexible in a varied workplace.
Handle criticism and high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
Pay attention to detail and complete tasks thoroughly.
Maintain composure and self-control, including in difficult situations.
Act honestly and ethically.
Cooperate pleasantly with coworkers and display a good-natured attitude.
Be sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and helpful on the job.
Work well with others.
Stand and be physically active for long periods.
Handle, control, grasp, move, assemble, or feel objects, tools, or controls using both hands and all fingers; repeat movements; and keep the hand and arm steady while moving.
Walk, bend, stretch, twist, reach, and coordinate movements of multiple limbs and body parts.
See nearby and distant details, distinguish colors and shades, and determine distances between objects.
Understand others’ speech, speak clearly, and distinguish sounds while focusing on a sound source amid other noise.
Use stomach and lower-back muscles to support the body for extended periods.
Lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects; heavy lifting up to 40 lbs.
Use muscles for extended periods without tiring and react quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
Multitask and shift attention between work activities.
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Occasionally work around toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold or heat (non-weather).

Responsibilities

Cut or slice meat, poultry, and seafood for cooking.
Wash, peel, and cut fruits, vegetables, and other foods for cooking or serving.
Weigh, portion, and wrap food.
Follow the prep list assigned by the Chef.
Rotate food and print time-and-date labels for food in coolers.
Clean and sanitize food preparation equipment, work areas, counters, and tables.
Perform general kitchen cleaning.
Restock kitchen supplies and stock storage areas and refrigerators.
Store food in designated containers and areas to prevent spoilage.
Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils between storage and work areas.
Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly or food and supplies are low, and order needed items.
Assist other kitchen staff with tasks and provide them with needed items.
Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
Sweep and mop the kitchen floor.
Maintain Food Handler’s Certification.
Maintain a positive and professional approach to coworkers and customers.