Prep Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Very good physical condition and endurance.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a prep cook is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable; Training from a culinary school will be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for cooking, serving.
• Being present in the kitchen and communicating with others.
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Ensure ingredients are properly kept at appropriate temperature.
• Ensure availability and quality of ingredients at all times.
• Clean work equipment, dishes, utensils, and work areas.
• Prepare food stuff according to instructions from customer and supervisor order.
• Package prepared foods to fit customer’s need.
• Prepare for cooking process by cutting, washing, peeling, and cutting required foods.
• Tender food to waiters/waitresses to serve up to customers.
• Report damaged equipment and low supplies to supervisors.
• Prepare dishes for plating.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Monitor with care the temperature of the cooking equipment and cooling rooms.
• Eligible to work in the United States.