Prep Cook

Job Description Job Description Hourly Non-Exempt Position Position Title: Prep Cook Summary: To prepare and maintain assigned par levels of food items. To clean kitchen, work areas and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Follow recipes and procedures to prepare assigned sauces and food items according to prep lists and par guidelines Comply with all health code requirements. Use knives correctly to include use of a cut glove to chip, cut, dice, etc. Clean shelves, organize and remove trash. Ensure the work area stays clean throughout the work day.

Operate equipment safely determined by position and OSHA regulations Contribute to a positive guest experience by doing everything to exceed their expectations. Store, receive, stock and rotate food throughout the work day per company standards as needed. Work closely and communicate with BOH and FOH team members, in a high-paced environment while doing a variety of time restraint tasks.

Assist other cooks during high volume when needed. Other functions as assigned by management.

Education

& Experience: No prior education required. Previous prep experience preferred. Knowledge of different kinds of knives preferred (i.e. French, serrated, etc.) Must be 16 years old to be hired, 18 years old to operate mandated equipment and meet any other state qualifications. Supervision Received: Reports to the Manager on duty.

Working Conditions: 100% Walk and stand 75% Work at approximately 36” table/stove and reach in approximately 36”. 75% Reach (6” to overhead) bend, stoop, and wipe. 60% Perform job at continuous high pace, under pressure, also maintain quality and speed standards. 50% Lift and carry sacks, boxes, and product up to 50 pounds from floor to above waist level, approximately 20 feet and sometimes involving stairs.

Navigating steps if applicable to the location. Training Requirements: Successful completion of hourly position validations, including company-required training (safety, systems, etc.)