Prep Cook

Uptown Alley_Uphoff Ventures • Midlothian, VA

1d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The role purpose of a prep cook is essential to the smooth operation of a kitchen and the successful execution of a restaurant's culinary offerings. Prep cooks are responsible for preparing ingredients and performing preliminary tasks that support the cooking process and ensure efficient kitchen operations.

Requirements

• Certifications in food safety and sanitation, such as ServSafe or Safe Food Handling
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Physical Stamina and Endurance-ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform repetitive tasks in a hot and demanding kitchen environment
• Kitchen Experience: Previous experience working in a kitchen setting is highly beneficial for line cooks. This may include positions such as prep cook, dishwasher, kitchen assistant, or other entry-level kitchen roles.
• Basic culinary skills, including proficiency in cooking techniques, food preparation methods, and recipe execution.
• Food Safety and Sanitation Practices: Knowledge of food safety principles and sanitation practices is essential for line cooks to ensure the safety and quality of the food they prepare. Experience with food handling, storage, and hygiene practices, as well as familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Recipe Adherence: Line cooks must be able to follow recipes accurately, ensuring that dishes are prepared to the restaurant's standards of taste, texture, and presentation.
• Temperature Monitoring Devices: Line cooks use temperature monitoring devices such as digital thermometers and probe thermometers to ensure that food items are cooked to the appropriate internal temperature for safety and quality
• Self starter- driven and motivated work ethic, the ability to be resilient, the ability to be adaptable, empathy, ability the strategic thinker, collaborative, customer focused, results-driven.
• English

Nice To Haves

• Culinary School or Vocational Training
• Previous experience in a high volume restaurant.
• Specialized Skills and Techniques: Experience with specific cooking techniques and cuisines can be advantageous for line cooks, depending on the menu and concept of the restaurant.
• Recipe Management Software: Line cooks may use recipe management software to access and follow standardized recipes for menu items.
• Spanish

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management
• Ingredient Usage and Cost Control
• Time Management and Labor Efficiency
• Food Preparation
• Station Setup and Organization
• Temperature Monitoring
• Timing and Coordination
• Sanitation and Cleanliness
• Consistency in Food Quality

Benefits

• Fun-Filled Environment
• Opportunity for Growth
• Diverse Team Culture
• Impactful Work
• Flexible Schedules
• Perks and Benefits: In addition to competitive wages, we offer a range of perks and benefits to our team members. From discounts on our attractions to healthcare coverage, we strive to take care of our employees like they're part of our own family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED