Prepcook - Burque Brews Albuquerque Sunport

FRESQUEZ CONCESSIONS INC•Albuquerque, NM

2d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision the prep cooks are responsible for performing a variety of duties and assists with the preparation of breads, pastries and other baked goods. This position requires a successful prep cook to use precise measurements of ingredients and knowledge of how heat affects them to execute recipes perfectly. Creativity and the use of tools and techniques to decorate each item to company or customer specifications is required. Here at Fresquez Companies, we are a customer-focused company. Our prep cooks play a critical role, as it is their responsibility to make sure our food is safe to eat and is consistently served with the utmost quality taste, overall ensuring our guests are delighted in their visit and leave with the best guest experience possible.

Requirements

Organization/Prioritization
General Math Skills
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Thoroughness
Verbal Communication
Ethical Conduct
High Integrity
Personal Responsibility
Initiative
Accuracy
Technical/Mechanical Ability
Safety Conscious
Cleanliness
Creativity
Strong knowledge and understanding of company and FDA standards, processes and procedures.
Knowledge of restaurant/baking supplies, equipment, and/or services including ordering and inventory control.
Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards.
Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries and/or other baked goods.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials.
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
Assist on special projects as needed or requested.
Detail oriented.
Excellent listening skills.
Team Player – Ability to act in a collaborative manner which contributes to creating an environment of respect and professionalism displayed at all times toward management, co-workers, guests, and vendors.
Effective organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities, to complete tasks/projects in a timely fashion.
Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible and adept to varying and changing demands.
Able to work at a fast pace in an effective manner.
Effective and friendly interpersonal communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.
A minimum of two years of related experience is required.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant food safety and sanitation laws, principles, procedures, and practices.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and technical procedures, or governmental regulations, and effectively present information and/or goods upon request.
Ability to effectively listen and clearly and effectively communicate information and respond to questions from management and team members.
Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
Satisfactory completion of a background check in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Nice To Haves

Directly relevant associate degree or higher.
Baking and pastry concentration preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with restaurant operations team and upper leadership team.
Must obtain a New Mexico Alcohol Server Permit
Protects organization's value by keeping company information confidential.
Excellent internal and external customer service.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays as needed.
Ability to multi-task and quickly prioritize tasks.
Food safety driven and food service/baking experience.
Responsible for prepping ingredients and assembling baked goods according to restaurant recipes and specifications.
Reviews production schedules to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily baking activities.
Shapes dough for cookies, pies and fancy pastries either by hand or by using dough rollers and cookie cutters and industrial mixing machines.
Preps food and other items as needed or as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
Cuts and weighs dough into uniform portions with knife or divider, molds dough into loaves or other shapes, and places in pans; proofs dough and bakes in oven using peel; inspects product for quality during and after baking and makes adjustments to processes as required.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, deep-fat fryers and/or griddles, slicer, etc. with the ability to use simultaneously at times.
Read order slips and/or screens or receive verbal instructions to bake to specifications; order and take delivery of product, as needed.
Verify prepared baked goods meet requirements for quality and quantity.
Clean, stock and restock workstations, display cases, etc.
This is a safety sensitive position.
Must obtain a New Mexico Alcohol Server Permit.
Other duties as assigned.