Prep Cook
About The Position
Do you like having a blast and working with great people? We do! If you want to feel excited on your way to work and can’t wait to be part of a team that delivers laughter to customers and team members, the Improv may be the place for you! Laughter is literally part of the job! The Brooklyn Improv is currently seeking Prep Cooks who will be responsible for producing and preparing high quality food items for dishes that are further cooked or combined with other ingredients to be served to customers. Before you apply, take a look at the below: Follows opening and closing checklists and refers to daily prep list at the start of the shift. Prepares variety of meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grill and fryers Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent storage. Uses standard portioning of all products in accordance with standard portion size and recipe specifications. Promptly reports food quality problems or product shortage to Kitchen Manager Maintains clean and sanitary work area and proper food handling, safe and sanitation standards while preparing food. Assists fellow team members as needed. Other duties as assigned. Requirements High school diploma or the equivalent. Minimum 2-4 years in restaurant/club experience ServSafe Food Handler; in regulation with County or State requirements. Adaptable in fast paced environment and work well with others. Ability to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends, accommodating concerning scheduling needs and requirements. Knowledge of sanitary practices. About the Improv/Levity Live: For over half a century, the Improv Comedy Clubs have remained the premier stages for live comedy in the United States. Over the decades, the talent who have graced our stages represent the Who’s Who in American comedy, including Richard Pryor, Billy Crystal, Lily Tomlin, Andy Kaufman, Eddie Murphy, Tim Allen, Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Dane Cook, Ellen DeGeneres, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, Jeff Dunham, and Dave Chappelle. Today, the Improv stage continues to be the premier live venue for comedians and comedy lovers alike. Check us out at www.improv.com ! Salary Description $23.00
Requirements
- High school diploma or the equivalent.
- Minimum 2-4 years in restaurant/club experience
- ServSafe Food Handler; in regulation with County or State requirements.
- Adaptable in fast paced environment and work well with others.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends, accommodating concerning scheduling needs and requirements.
- Knowledge of sanitary practices.
Responsibilities
- Follows opening and closing checklists and refers to daily prep list at the start of the shift.
- Prepares variety of meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grill and fryers
- Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent storage.
- Uses standard portioning of all products in accordance with standard portion size and recipe specifications.
- Promptly reports food quality problems or product shortage to Kitchen Manager
- Maintains clean and sanitary work area and proper food handling, safe and sanitation standards while preparing food.
- Assists fellow team members as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
