Prep Cook

Position Summary:

Responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen. Food preparation and prep area maintenance. Organization of all assigned areas as well as maintaining the areas sanitary and clean. Other utility and/or maintenance duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

In accordance with restaurant's service and cooking procedures:

• Performs daily routine cleaning tasks throughout the back of the house as directed by supervisor.

• Sets up and breaks down the prep area and kitchen line daily.

• Checks equipment to ensure it is operating correctly; promptly reports any issues to management.

• Follows opening and closing duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

• Checks the walk in, storage area, and refrigerators for proper storage and temperatures for food maintenance.

• Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area.

• Prepares a variety of food items for cooking. This involves washing, peeling, and/or cutting food items, including fruits, vegetables, meats and fish.

• Identifies and communicates to Head Kitchen Chef any food items that may have expired and/or have not been prepared correctly so that the items may be disposed of and recorded correctly.

• Retrieves food items from the fridge or freezer. Stores food in containers, the fridge or freezer.

• Weighs or measures ingredients, refills kitchen bottles, shakers or storage as required.

• Stacks and stores food supplies, equipment, or other utensils in the kitchen.

• Assists dishwasher when needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Basic food preparation knowledge required.

• Previous experience in food preparation preferred but not required.

• Previous experience working in a restaurant, catering business or hotel kitchen highly desirable.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.