Prep Cook

Strother Enterprises Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works as part of a team to ensure food (menu items) are prepared and served according to recipes, brand procedures and quality standards in a timely manner. Utilizes knowledge of food safety standards to prepare menu items within standard ticket/preparation times. Position is required to work nights and weekends as required by operational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum three years catering experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess knowledge of the 10 Basic Techniques of cooking (Five Wet & Five Dry), knowledge of all mother sauces and advanced knife skills.
• Must maintain a ServSafe and RAMP certification.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret production sheets, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and develop solutions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to use e-mail, a smart phone, Internet and POS system.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in preparing Asian cuisine and knowledge of using commercial woks is preferred.
• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with food preparation by measuring ingredients, washing and slicing vegetables and meats, preparing sauces, preparing salads, slicing bread and plating desserts.
• Prepares range of basic to high-end, local and internationally sourced menu items according to recipe or direction of the Cobbs Creek Campus Manager.
• Gather ingredients from food storage and freezer as needed.
• Stocks kitchen supplies.
• Stores left over ingredients when appropriate.
• Assist with keeping food storage clean and properly organized. Must utilize FIFO method when storing and using food inventory.
• Assist with keeping the overall kitchen clean and may be required to wash dishes.
• Plate and serve food according to designated portion sizes.
• Ensures the food preparation station areas are properly cleaned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED