Iguana Cafe Prep Cook

DEPARTMENT

Food & Beverage

FLSA STATUS

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE

(DAYS/HRS

PER WEEK

):

TBD JOB PURPOSE

To perform food preparation duties and to assist the Line Cook, utilizing par and prep sheets, food quality control, and waste control.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use. A cut, chops, trim, and weighs meats and poultry prior to cooking. Ensures portion control to prevent waste. Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them. Stirs and strains soups and sauces. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment. Assists Line Cook by portioning food on serving plates and garnishes to fill customer orders. Assists with preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods. Utilizes food surplus and leftovers. Observes and tests cooked foods by tasting and smelling them. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking. Checks freshness of foods by ensuring proper temperatures (38 degrees for cold foods and 145 degrees for hot foods). Cleans work area, equipment, and utensils, segregates and removes garbage, and cleans garbage containers. Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND

ABILITIES

): Must be at least 18 years of age or older Basic knowledge of food preparation, safety techniques, rotation of foods, and portion control. Ability to convert recipes. Basic knowledge of thermostat controls to regulate temperatures. Basic math, reading, and language skills Good verbal and written communication skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of (6) months prep cook experience in prepping and developing foods

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standing-90% /Walking-10% /Sitting-0%; Kitchen/Dining room setting. Lifting up to 50 lbs. Exposure to heat and smoke from stoves and ovens. Exposure to some cleaning chemicals. Required to use and operate equipment and utensils such as broilers, grills, roasters, steam kettles, knives, slicers, industrial, commercial mixers, and industrial dishwashing machines. Must follow and enforce safety precautions and requirements when operating or using equipment, utensils, and chemicals. Shift work required. Required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description lists the major duties and responsibilities required of the employee. An employee to perform tasks other than those listed to meet business needs.