Prep Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must take and pass all training tests 90% or higher.
• Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ability to work safely by following all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, guests, and management to ensure all needs are met.
• Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer generated tickets.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Neat & Well Groomed
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Hear verbal requests by guests, coworkers, and managers.
• Sense of Smell
• Sense of Taste
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Non-slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 25 lbs, safety glove when using knife.

Nice To Haves

• No experience required, although preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cut, portion, weigh, and measure ingredients in advance to support efficient cooking during service periods.
• Read and follow standardized recipes accurately to ensure consistency in flavor, portion, and presentation.
• Pre-weigh, measure, and package foods according to recipe specifications for later use by line cooks.
• Prepare dough, batters, sauces, dressings, and other handcrafted foods according to standardized recipes for later cooking.
• Bake or cook specified food items according to recipes for later use by line cooks or in bulk preparation.
• Label and store prepared items properly, ensuring accurate dating, rotation, and food safety standards are followed.
• Follow allergy safety procedures and confirm recipe ingredients when prepping items flagged as allergen-sensitive.
• Keep prep station clean, organized, and stocked throughout the shift; sanitize work surfaces regularly and as directed.
• Perform daily and deep-cleaning tasks as assigned, including removing and cleaning mats, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing trash receptacles.
• Sanitize prep area and line trash cans.
• Dispose of kitchen waste and recycling throughout the shift; reline trash cans and maintain a clean prep environment.
• Exhibit teamwork skills with the culinary team and the rest of the staff.
• Assist with receiving, unpacking, labeling, and storing deliveries as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support operational needs.
• Report for work on time and uphold expectations for attendance, uniform, and professional conduct. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.