Prep Cook

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of food preparation and service duties as well as health and cleanliness. This role involves aiding cooks in preparing meals, plating food, preparing simple meals like salads or desserts, and assisting with food preparation duties by cutting, peeling, or slicing ingredients. The position also includes greeting and taking customer orders, remembering special requests, and delivering food in a timely manner. Excellent customer service with a positive demeanor is expected when dealing with patrons, including promptly fielding complaints, answering questions, and making meal suggestions. Responsibilities extend to assisting with cleaning the restaurant and dining area, adhering to food safety standards, and cleaning kitchenware according to safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements

Some High School Completed required
Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of role 0-1 year required
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements.
Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Aid cooks in preparing meals and plating food as requested by the chef or other supervising employee.
Prepare simple meals such as salads or desserts.
Help cooks with food preparation duties for the day by cutting, peeling, or slicing as needed.
Greet and take customer orders, remember special requests, and deliver food in a timely manner.
Demonstrate excellent customer service with a positive demeanor when dealing with restaurant patrons, fielding all complaints promptly, answering questions, and making meal suggestions when asked.
Assist with cleaning the restaurant and dining area by picking up trash, clearing and washing plates and dishes, and wiping down tables as needed.
Adhere to food safety standards at all times, making sure that all food is free or contaminants and pathogens that might make customers sick.
Clean pots, pans, and any other dishes in the kitchen as needed, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.