Prep Cook (Part-Time $17.50/hr.) Graylyn Conference Center

Wake Forest University•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the production and fabrication of food products. Under general supervision, assists with the preparation of items such as vegetables, fruits for the production of salads, desserts, and hors d’oeuvres. Assists Dish Washer and other kitchen personnel to maintain safe and clean environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with at least one year of experience in a hotel kitchen or fine restaurant, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of food sanitation regulations.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
Ability to organize materials and products in the kitchen.
Knowledge of standard vegetable cuts.
Ability to utilize cutting instruments and kitchen equipment.
Ability to produce salads for mass consumption.
Knowledge of safety procedures as related to a high volume kitchen
Ability to understand directions in English; ability to communicate on a basic level in English.
Serve safe certified or willing to become.
Medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally; climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing.
Visual acuity to determine neatness and thoroughness of work assignments.
Subject to both inside and outside activities.

Responsibilities

Communicates daily with the Chef for job assignments.
Assists with basic preparation of food items for a la carte and buffet production.
Prepares salads and desserts, assists cook with prep work.
Maintains high level of sanitation and safety in the kitchen area.
Assists with dish room operation and daily cleaning duties.
Maintains organization of storeroom and freezer.
Assists with trash removal.
Takes/removes employee meals to/from break room.
Maintains positive relations with buffet attendants, servers, and dishwashers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.