Prep Cook

True Food Kitchen • Kansas City, MO

67d

About The Position

At True Food Kitchen we pride ourselves on serving great food! This means that we rely on our prep cooks to consistently and efficiently prepare and portion our food products, beautifully plate and garnishes dishes, and ensure that our food is ready to be served to our guests consistently and efficiently. It is the prep cook’s responsibility to accurately and efficiently prepare and portion food products prior to service. The prep cook will also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items as necessary. Many items on our menu are seasonal which gives our prep cooks a variety of recipes to prepare as we rotate throughout the year.

Requirements

• Experience in kitchen preparation would be beneficial
• Preferably have at least 6 months experience in a similar capacity in a high-volume restaurant
• Exhibit exceptional knife skills
• Are able to work efficiently in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Read and execute a recipe
• The flexibility and availability to work nights, holidays and/or weekends should be doable
• A love of making great food!

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu ingredients following a recipe to produce consistent results
• Complete prep list, maintain station throughout shift, follow all specifications, and stock items as needed
• Rinse and cuts raw food products
• Portion products and follow recipes to ensure plate presentation looks great
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, sautéing or other cooking methods based off recipe requirements
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly
• Follows sanitization standards, ensuring work station stays clean and organized, and follows all food handling standards.

Benefits

• Access to affordable, quality health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc which offers to help you and your family address and resolve everyday issues
• Restaurant Dining Discount
• Paid volunteer time to support your community and favorite charities
• Eligible to give to and receive from the True Giving fund that supports life changing events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees