Prep Cook

SLO Brewing Co LLC • San Luis Obispo, CA

97d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing and portioning food products according to standard recipes and specifications, assuming full responsibility for the quality of food served. This role involves supporting line cooks and chefs with basic cooking tasks, maintaining sufficient stock at stations, and ensuring a clean and sanitary workstation. The position requires adherence to kitchen rules, policies, and procedures, and performing other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must be over 18 years of age
• Food Handlers Card
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to follow recipes
• Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel at all times
• Ability to be a strong team player and get along well with co-workers
• Be physically able to lift, reach, bend, stoop, use hands to finger, handle, feel or cut with a knife and lift up to 40 pounds regularly
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Must be available to work weekends

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Prepare appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of food products served
• Consistently understand and comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Support line cooks and chefs with basic cooking task
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed