Kendall #70 Prep Cook

Flanigan's Enterprises • Kendall, FL

14h

About The Position

Prep Cooks organize and prepare ingredients and supplies before and during service so the kitchen runs efficiently. The role involves chopping, breaking down, cutting, weighing, mixing, washing, storing, unloading, and readying products, along with helping maintain kitchen stations and support the kitchen’s day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• Able to work a flexible shift schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to stand and walk for 100% of the shift.
• Able to reach, bend, and stoop.
• Able to speak, read, and write English.
• Able to read recipes, food labels, and POS ticket orders.
• Able to safely use kitchen machinery, including an open-flame grill, stove, and slicer.
• Able to work safely with hot plates, pots, and pans, and with sharp knives and utensils.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds several times per shift, including lifting heavy loads to high shelves, coolers, and freezers.
• Able to hold items weighing up to 5 pounds for long periods.
• Able to work in a high-temperature, damp environment indoors and minimally outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training.
• Prepare menu items according to the company recipe manual and plate-presentation standards.
• Rotate products and stock them to par levels to help prevent kitchen disruptions.
• Complete assigned prep work and stock and set up stations as needed.
• Transport items to and from the kitchen and help vendors unload delivery trucks.
• Clean and maintain the kitchen area throughout the shift.
• Break down and clean all stations at closing.
• Communicate ticket times, manage food flow from the kitchen to guests, and report potential issues to the Manager on duty.
• Assist fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning as needed.
• Complete and pass the food safety certification program in compliance with company policies and Florida statutes.

Benefits

• Five-day work week with two consecutive days off.
• Paid vacation: one week after one year, two weeks after two years, and three weeks after ten years.
• Christmas bonus after one year of employment, equal to one week’s pay.
• Medical and dental health insurance programs available.
• 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility; enrollment requires being at least 21 years old.
• Advancement based on performance, not tenure.
• Free shift meals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed