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 kitchen cleanliness; Performs duties to maximize guest satisfaction; Prepares cooking items; Stocks and rotates products; Follows recipes, correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards; Follows food safety and sanitation procedures; Controls food cost by accurate portioning and FIFO standards; Maintains cleanliness of kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areas; Conducts line sweeps and cleans as you go; Understands OSHA requirements and health department standards; Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems; Assists team members with prep, dishwasher, and front of house staff; Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with front of house staff

Requirements

Experience: None; Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training; Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours; Must be able to see at distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision; 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 in space provided; 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" 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; Must be at least 16 years of age

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, & More!