Prep Cook-Sol Scottsdale

Xperience XRG Careers • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• At least one year of related experience.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Knowledge of proper food storage and lifting techniques.
• Guest relations skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation, safety, and full-service kitchen operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in English, verbally and in writing, with staff, clients, and the public.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold restaurant foods, sauces, parboiled foods, and simple dishes.
• Prepare prep sheets listing items that need to be prepared or ordered, follow the sheets, and communicate with chefs.
• Ensure prep times are met.
• Wrap, label, date, and store food items on the proper cart to maintain freshness.
• Set up, operate, clean, and properly store kitchen machinery and equipment; use equipment only as intended and after proper training.
• Minimize costs and expenses when working with materials and resources.
• Read and measure recipes, execute recipes and computer tickets for service, and apply required knife skills.
• Maintain menu knowledge and attention to detail, and assist chefs with service as needed.
• Communicate with management, chefs, and service staff to address guest or employee issues and needs.
• Move furniture, boxes, and equipment as directed by management.
• Follow safety, health department, company safety, sanitation, and applicable state and federal liquor-law procedures.
• Complete proper check-out procedures and assigned nightly, weekly, opening, running, and closing duties.
• Clean spills immediately and place trash in proper receptacles.
• Inform management of complaints, comments, or incidents.
• Report equipment failures and safety hazards to management immediately.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 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.
• Discounted partner rates 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