Prep Cook

Homegrown Hospitality Group•Myrtle Beach, SC

12d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

New Morning Breakfast, Brunch & Bubbly is looking for a Prep Cook. The Homegrown Hospitality Group is seeking a Prep Cook to create a unique and personal experience for guests by maintaining a clean, safe, and presentable restaurant. This role will focus on the preparation and safe storage of food in the kitchen, with some responsibilities overlapping with other kitchen positions. The Homegrown Hospitality Group operates 9 business concepts and over 15 locations across South Carolina.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age
Prior experience working in a kitchen or as a prep cook preferred
Superior teamwork and hospitality skills
Knowledgeable of proper sanitation, food safety, and security procedures
Knowledge of Homegrown Hospitality Group’s food menus
Knowledgeable of current initiatives and up-coming events as they relay to position
Excellent verbal communication and interaction skills in order to work alongside essential kitchen staff
Skilled in time management and organization with excellent attention to detail
Ability to take direction and execute team and company objectives
Basic mathematical skills and the ability to use a scale and measure out by weight and volume
Knowledge of equipment operations in the back of house as it relates to job
Conflict management skills, analytical skills, and a high degree of emotional intelligence in order to recognize and solve problems
Ability to follow specific service time and guidelines whiles at the same time engaging with line cooks, dishwashers and other essential kitchen team members
Ability to maintain a high degree of pace and intensity for an extended period of time
Must be reliable and dependable by adhering to a schedule, covering shifts as necessary, and being on time for scheduled shifts
Maintain positive working relationships with all Team Members and managers
Work as a contributing member of a team
Exceed our Guest’s expectations every day by achieving the highest level of satisfaction with an extraordinary focus on friendly services, food, fun, and value
Polite vendor interaction with delivery personnel for food, linen, chemical, pest control, etc.

Responsibilities

Helps maintain cleanliness in the back of house, storage and walk in cooler areas, as well as help maintain the overall maintenance and cleanliness of the external garbage area in conjunction with other essential kitchen staff.
Preps all food in accordance with food safety and company specification standards, labeling and storing properly.
Practices the safe handling and storage of products, cleaning utensils and chemicals in accordance with state law and creates an environment safe and hazard-free.
Follows instructions in accordance with use of chemicals and their disposal, equipment and use of wet floor signs at all times.
Helps maintain all garbage inside and outside of the restaurant during prep hours by changing out on a regular basis when full, and keeps area where garbage is stored clean and free of pests.
Examines, labels and stores all incoming food supplies, paper and chemical supplies in storage and refrigeration areas appropriately.
Helps clean and maintain all equipment and small wares used in the kitchen.
Can operate a dish machine, understands how to measure sanitizer and soap levels in a three-bay sink and handles each piece of equipment and small wares safely and properly while washing and storing.
Apply expert knowledge of specs.
Supports Line Cooks when needed as back up.
Maintains work areas in a sanitized and orderly manner in compliance with state health and safety regulations.