Prep Cook A Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients, producing meals and cleaning their workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines. Cooks follow recipes consistently, communicate with serving staff and prepare garnishes to make an attractive presentation for each meal.
Job Duties Include:
Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients Label ingredients and food items and stock pantry and refrigerator shelves in an organized manner Properly store food items in designated containers Prepare ingredients for cooking Wash, peel, and chop fruits and vegetables Clean and cut or grind meat, fish, poultry, and shellfish Perform basic cooking tasks such as stirring, straining, and parboiling food and reducing sauces Receive and properly store food delivery Sanitize work areas and equipment, wash dishes, take out trash Portion and wrap food Maintain records of quantities of foods and ingredients used Update supervisors when stock of food items or supplies are low Inform managers about broken or malfunctioning equipment Comply with food safety and sanitation guidelines Support Server staff and Dishwasher as needed