PREP COOK (FULL TIME)
About The Position
Restaurant Associates is hiring a full-time Prep Cook at George Comfort & Sons in Stamford, Connecticut. The position prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The pay range is $21.00 to $25.00 per hour. The Prep Cook obtains production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef, prepares food according to established quantities and recipes, completes production and waste records, and tastes meals to check quality. The role also involves taking and preparing customer orders, serving customers at multiple stations, addressing customer concerns, and maintaining food quality, safety, and sanitation. The position requires one to two years of prep cooking experience. The role uses approved recipes and production standards to maintain quality, serving temperatures, and portion control. Employees must follow company procedures for equipment use and cleaning, food storage and labeling, HACCP, health and sanitation, and protective equipment. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- One to two years of prep cooking experience.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Follow safe handling practices, including use of appropriate cut-resistant gloves, oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
Responsibilities
- Obtain daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef.
- Prepare items on production sheets using established quantities and recipes.
- Complete daily production worksheets, waste logs, and other required documentation and reports.
- Taste completed meals to ensure quality.
- Operate and clean equipment according to department procedures after each use.
- Store, label, and date food items according to policy and follow HACCP guidelines.
- Comply with applicable health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
- Take customer orders and prepare items that require short preparation time.
- Serve customers efficiently and in a friendly manner at multiple stations, including steam tables and the grill.
- Use approved recipes and production standards to maintain food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
- Resolve customer concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and the Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
