Prep Cook

Mile Marker One Waterfront Restaurant•Gloucester, MA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Prep Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products and portion food products prior to cooking. In addition, the prep cook will perform additional duties in areas of plate preparation and garnishing.

Requirements

At least six months of experience in a kitchen position
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and front of house staff
Open and flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays
Be able to frequently bend, squat, reach, stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis
An ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food products for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment
Prepare and portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning or marinating
Comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules
Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure smooth service
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
Follow proper plate presentation and garnish procedure for all dishes
Handle, store, date, label and rotate all items properly
Assist in washing dishes and stocking for service
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or Manager on Duty