Restaurant and Bakery Prep Cook

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards. Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Responsibilities

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards; Helps maintain food costs and maintain kitchen cleanliness at all times; Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment; Uses, maintains and cleans all kitchen equipment, preparation and storage areas; Stocks and rotates products on line to ensure shelf life standards; Ensures products are accurately portioned and prepared according to recipes; Utilizes FIFO standards when preparing items; Maintains cleanliness of kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areas; Follows food handling, rotation and storage safety procedures; Conducts line sweeps throughout the shift; Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils; Assists front of house staff with dining room cleanliness; Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with front of house staff; Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment and safety problems; Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of issues and proposes alternative solutions

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age; Must have legal right to work in the United States; Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service (can be taught through in-house training); No prior experience required; Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours; Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards; Must be able to communicate clearly; Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold; Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2 1/2 - 3 feet; Must have high level of mobility/flexibility; Must have time management skills; Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations; Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice, chop and operate equipment; Must be able to fit through openings 30 inches wide; Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times; Bending, reaching, walking; Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet; Lifting up to 50 pounds; Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals; Available for part-time work on evenings and weekends; Available on holidays

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Wellness Program; Life Insurance; Disability Insurance; 401k; Health Savings Account; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Program; Vacation/Sick Time Benefits; Travel Accident Insurance; Discounted Tuition; Waived Application Fee; Deferred Tuition; Complimentary Course