Prep Cook (Part Time)

Cosm•The Colony, TX

22d

About The Position

The Prep Cook ensures food is produced to the highest quality, follows recipes precisely, keeps the kitchen meticulously clean, and supports a collaborative team environment. The role includes preparing and organizing a station for scheduled service, maintaining safe food-handling and storage practices, minimizing waste, and providing assistance to other team members as needed. The position requires working a variety of shifts based on operational needs, including late hours, weekends, and holidays, and performing effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Good time-management and communication skills.
Excellent communication and professional interpersonal skills.
Must be of legal age to work unrestricted hours as outlined by local ordinances and state laws.
Ability to continuously stand and walk and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous culinary experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Follow all company policies and procedures outlined in training manuals and the employee handbook.
Obtain and maintain a valid food service permit.
Follow prep sheets, food-handling procedures, and practices for managing food-allergen risks.
Adhere to product shelf-life requirements and recipes.
Store food properly in refrigeration units and dry storage areas in accordance with health department regulations.
Prepare the station by utilizing and rotating products, observing shelf life, portioning correctly, and avoiding waste of usable product.
Ensure prepared food meets or exceeds company quality standards.
Record waste on the provided waste sheet and keep waste to a minimum.
Prepare the station for anticipated business levels and have it ready at the scheduled time.
Use clean-as-you-go techniques and maintain clean, organized preparation and storage areas, including floors.
Use safe knife skills and operate kitchen equipment safely according to procedures.
Learn the menu items prepared at the station.
Label and date all prepared food items.
Follow recipes precisely according to company standards.
Help other team members to support order accuracy and speed of service.
Interact positively, professionally, and in a friendly manner with fans, coworkers, and managers.
Stay knowledgeable about company products, services, current promotions, and recurring events.
Follow supervisors' directions, including requests for side work and cleaning.
Attend ongoing training when scheduled.
Work a variety of shifts based on operational needs, including late hours, weekends, and holidays.
Follow company and state safety guidelines to provide a safe working environment.