Prep Cook

Bardenay of Boise • Boise, ID

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook assists the cooks in the preparation and service of menu items and performs a number of kitchen activities including pot washing, dish washing, general cleaning duties, and storing food and non-food supplies.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience.
• Professional communication skills are required.
• Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
• Ability to speak and hear.
• Close and distance vision.
• Frequent sitting with some standing at times.
• Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 lbs.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in the preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including line items, salads, soups, and sauces.
• With pre-preparation of ingredients for all menu items and in accordance with all local health regulations.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Wash dishes and pots.
• Operate dishwashing equipment.
• Distribute and store clean pots, dishes, and utensils.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Empty trash containers as required.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinate the use of time, material, and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Put freight away and keep all kitchen areas (dry storage racks, walk-in, freezer) organized.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• ½ off a meal while working
• $1 beer or ½ off cocktail at end of shift
• Employee-owned company with annual share opportunities
• Paid holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July)
• ServSafe Food Handlers certification paid for by the company

What This Job Offers

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