PREP COOK (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Prep Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, and established procedures. The role supports consistent, high-quality food service by following standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production and service schedules, and ensuring food is properly portioned, presented, and held at the correct temperature. The position is full-time at IDB Bank in Washington, DC, with a schedule of 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on days that may vary. Previous cooking experience is preferred. Pay is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour. The Prep Cook maintains kitchen and food-storage cleanliness, handles food safely, operates and maintains kitchen equipment, supports production planning and recordkeeping, and assists with ordering and receiving food and supplies. The role requires safe work practices, including use of appropriate protective gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques. Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service are available at select locations.
Requirements
- Previous cooking experience is preferred.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Follow food safety, HACCP, company safety, and food-handling procedures.
- Use medium-weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, or mandolins, or when cleaning a slicer.
- Use oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steam tables.
- Wear slip-resistant shoes and use proper lifting techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Previous cooking experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery using correct portions and established standards, ensuring food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty; taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the area worked.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service, maintain high cleanliness standards, and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, recordkeeping, and reporting as required.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Immediately report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company policies and procedures, including required protective equipment and safe lifting practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service are available at select locations.
- Retirement Plan.
- Associate Shopping Program.
- Health and Wellness Programs.
- Discount Marketplace.
- Identity Theft Protection.
- Pet Insurance.
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
- Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
