Prep Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Prior catering or kitchen work in food service.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow directions and perform the work effectively.
• Positive attitude and neat appearance.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong knowledge of sanitary practices and food storage and temperature requirements.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and directions.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as normal business hours.
• Ability to stoop, lift up to 45 lbs., and stand and walk for substantial periods.
• Hand and finger dexterity to use a knife for chopping, dicing, and food preparation, and to open and close containers.
• Ability to enter walk-in refrigerators or freezers and handle temperature changes.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work in a kitchen or food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes as directed, measure ingredients, and prepare them according to the chef’s specifications.
• Wash and peel ingredients for use in meals.
• Cut and portion meat according to specifications.
• Prepare food by carefully following recipes.
• Accept or reject supplier ingredients based on appearance and quality.
• Track ingredient quantities and ensure sufficient supplies for the day, week, or event.
• Store ingredients in dedicated containers to preserve them properly.
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces, tools, utensils, and the work area.
• Monitor food and cooling-room temperatures to keep ingredients at appropriate temperatures.
• Take direction well and maintain safe working conditions and a sanitary work area.
• Follow Food & Beverage department rules and regulations.
• Report to the Executive Chef at the assigned location in the appropriate uniform.
• Attend Food & Beverage department and venue training.
• Maintain proper grooming and dress-code standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.