Prep Cook - Gjusta AM

Gjelina Group•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook contributes is responsible for the daily preparation and execution of food items on the line, stations, or other areas of the kitchen with established recipes and techniques. Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas. General Attributes: To maintain a high customer service focus by approaching your job with our guests' satisfaction always in mind. To have a positive impact , taking responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with both guests and your colleagues. To be decisive , accepting responsibility for making things happen, thinking ahead and developing contingency plans (while ensuring that you have the support to get the job done). To be motivated and committed , approaching all tasks with enthusiasm, and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your performance. To be flexible , responding quickly and positively to changing environments To maintain high team focus by strong leadership, showing cooperation, and support to colleagues in the pursuit of department goals.

Requirements

2+ years of restaurant or food production / retail operations experience.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekend shifts, and holidays.
Must know basic math
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
In-depth understanding of professional cooking, knife handling skills and safety
Ability to take direction
Ability to train and teach
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Strong preparation cooking skills
Ability to work with speed and efficiency
Demonstrates integrity, trust, ethics, and values.
Must be able to take direction and delegate responsibilities effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptable, team-oriented, dependable, and strong work ethic.
Manager Food Handler Certification - Food Handling & Sanitation Awareness
Must understand how to abide by the rules of the Department of Health related to Food Service.

Responsibilities

Maintain high standards of appearance and hygiene that include clean clothes, nails, and hair. No heavy perfumes/colognes.
Follows the prep list created by chefs
Labels and stocks all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
Act with integrity, honesty and leadership that promotes company's values.
Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen and ensure proper set up and breakdown of the entire operation.
Assist management with ensuring daily, weekly, monthly logs are maintained
Assist in checking food quality and food temperatures throughout the day to maintain company and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point rules and regulations.
Cross train in all other positions and provide support to those work stations as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.