Prep Cook

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Food and Beverage Manager, the Prep Cook prepares all food items to order, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits. The H-F Park District's mission statement is "to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment".

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.

• Preps assigned items according to the Prep List and par levels set by management.

• Communicates with BOH staff, FOH staff and Management throughout the shift regarding status of orders and availability of product.

• Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes.

• Cuts and/or portions meat, fish and poultry.

• Uses scale to ensure proper portioning of food items.

• Minimizes waste of products.

• Accepts or rejects ingredients based on quality and quantity.

• Cleans, organizes, and maintains walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area.

• Maintains prep area in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.

• Stocks/restocks items on line according to specifications.

• Rinses and cuts raw food products.

• Rotates product according to "First In, First Out" to maintain shelf-life standards.

• Logs and discards all product not used by the end of the shift on the "use by" date.

• Understands and complies with food safety and temperature standards.

• Assists in an entire team effort.

• All other duties as assigned.

• Projects and assignments completed thoroughly and with care in timely manner.

• Add needed inventory items to the order list daily.

• Adheres to all policies & procedures outlined in the Safety Manual.

• Other related job duties as assigned.

COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to cope under pressure.

• Ability to maintain calm, professional demeanor during periods of crisis.

• Ability to express ideas and information clearly and professionally.

• Works well with others.

• Acts and dresses professionally while setting the standard for team members.

• Open to change.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full-service restaurant kitchen experience desired.

• Strong communication skills; able to communicate with persons of diverse backgrounds.

• Strong organizational skills; able to stay organized in changing environment.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Full service restaurant kitchen experience desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

STANDING: Stands during entire shift

SITTING: Rarely

WALKING: Frequently

LIFTING: Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

STOOPING: Bending and squatting

REACHING: Frequently

CLIMBING: Occasionally

VERBAL: Communicate one on one and with co-workers

VISION: Ability to see in order to fulfill job duties.

MISC: Some exposure to cold and high temperatures and humidity