A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing foods for serving, and must be able to perform all station functions in the cooking area; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned Management of which associate is capable of performing; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.
Essential Functions:
Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Requires basic food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards Requires 0 - 1 years of closely related experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates Frequently works in hot environment
