Prep Cook-Sol Scottsdale

Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Prep Cook prepares cooking ingredients, sauces, parboiled food, and simple dishes. The role supports kitchen operations and service by preparing restaurant foods, following prep sheets and recipes, maintaining food freshness and kitchen equipment, and assisting chefs as needed. The position works in a fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant and may involve indoor and outdoor work, hot or cold surfaces, steam, wet floors, varying noise, crowds, and smoke. Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, all state-required work cards.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Knowledge of proper food storage.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Guest relations skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety.
• Knowledge of full-service kitchen operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in English, verbally and in writing, with staff, clients, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all hot and cold restaurant foods.
• Prepare prep sheets listing items that need to be prepared or ordered, follow the sheets, and communicate with chefs accordingly.
• Ensure set prep times are met.
• Wrap, label, date, and store food items properly to maintain freshness.
• Set up, operate, clean, and properly store kitchen machinery and equipment; handle and maintain equipment correctly and only after proper training.
• Use materials and resources efficiently while minimizing costs and expenses.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all kitchen areas.
• Read and measure ingredients, execute recipes, and execute computer tickets for service.
• Use the knife skills required for service and preparation.
• Maintain menu knowledge and attention to detail.
• Assist chefs with service as needed.
• Communicate with management, chefs, and service staff to address guest or employee issues and requests.
• Move furniture and equipment as directed by management.
• Follow safety and health department procedures, applicable state and federal liquor laws, and company safety and sanitation standards.
• Complete proper check-out procedures.
• Clean spills immediately and put trash in designated receptacles.
• Inform management of complaints, comments, or incidents.
• Complete nightly, weekly, opening, running, and closing duties.
• Immediately report equipment failures and safety hazards to management.
• Assist with or complete additional assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive pay; stated pay rate is $15.15 per hour.
• Flexible hours.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Team member dining discounts for the employee and up to five guests.
• Employee referral program.
• Credit union benefits, including checking and savings accounts, loans, and financial education.
• Partner discounts on theme parks, travel, apparel, sports tickets, and more.
• Sick time in eligible states.
• Health insurance for full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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