Prep Cook- Norwood
Reports to: General Manager/Department Manager
Job Summary:
Our mission is to provide an innovative and entertaining dining experience which will compel our guests to become raving fans and create brand loyalty. Join us as a guest, leave as a friend. Prep Cooks are responsible to cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Adherance to attendance policy and procedural compliance.
- Must be alert to the Team member and Guest's needs.
- Punch in, sign in and report to the General Manager/Manager on time.
- Check with Kitchen Manager/Manager for all specials. Preparation of lunch/dinner menu items, amount of prep, quality of product and cleanliness of area.
- Stock food products/equipment needed for station, clean, set/prepared.
- Adhere to Recipe at all times.
- Checks with supervisor on duty for that shift's prep schedule.
- Always uses a recipe book for batch, process and portion prep. Read recipe before starting.
- Weigh and measure all ingredients.
- Be certain supervisor on duty tastes everything prepared.
- Always follow proper cooling procedures for all prep recipes that require cooking.
- Immediately refrigerate all items prepared.
- Always clean as you go.
- Always use clean food storage containers.
- Always date label and rotate product.
- Assumes responsibility for freshness and quality of items prepared.
- Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
- Checks with MOD regarding condition of prep done, storage of items and cleanliness of prep area.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager/Manager or Key employee.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic restaurant hospitality and fully engaged, service minded attitude
- Must possess valid Food Safety certification (or any other food/ alcohol cert), as state law requires
- Good hearing for safety and accurate communication (with or without accommodation)
- Must be able to read, write and speak in English
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
- Basic computer usage skills
- Compliance with our dress and appearance policy including black slip resistant shoes
- Ability to pass general information and departmental tests (test score of 90% or higher)
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods walking or standing
Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 50 pounds at a time
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.