Prep Cook - Cutwater (Pt)

Anheuser-Busch•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cutwater Spirits is looking for a Prep Cook to join their team in San Diego, CA. The company is an explorer in the spirits industry, meticulously distilling award-winning whiskeys, vodka, gin, rums, tequilas, and liqueurs, and incorporating them into their canned lineup. They value passion, talent, and curiosity, providing resources and opportunities for their employees to unleash their full potential. The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing a variety of food at the Chef’s discretion, with a limited scope compared to the overall kitchen operation. This role primarily focuses on prepping items to be cooked, operating specific kitchen equipment like Flat Top, Grill, Saute, Salads, and Pantry. The Prep Cook prepares food items according to recipes, maintains a clean and sanitary work area, and is essential for the kitchen to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This position reports directly to the Chef de Cuisine.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Working knowledge of food and beverage industry – back of house operations.
Ability to manage responsibilities in a high-demand, fast-paced working environment.
Ability to operate all equipment in the kitchen.
Understanding of food properties and cooking methods.
Able to follow detailed recipes and verbal instructions.
Ability to maintain a Food Handler’s certification.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

2+ years prior prep and restaurant kitchen experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables using a variety of kitchen equipment and techniques.
Know and comply consistently with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service for our guests.
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation.
Collaborate with other kitchen staff and management to maintain effective product flow.
Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
Assists in food prep assignments from Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, and Lead Prep.
Opens and closes the kitchen stations properly, assists others and following checklists.
Understands and follows proper rules of hygiene and food safety measures.
Embraces and fulfills the core values and culture of Cutwater Spirits.
Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
Parboiling food, reducing sauces, and starting first steps in various dishes
Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen
Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
Other duties as assigned.