What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at HalfSmoke?
Summary of Position:
Cook and prepare a variety of food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.
Duties & Responsibilities:
-Complete opening and closing checklists.
-Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
-Prepares a variety of food items for cooking in ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
-Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
-Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
-Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, fryers, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
-Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
-Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
-Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to Kitchen Manager.
-Inform Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages.
-Uses our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products. Do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees.
-Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty
-A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
-At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
-Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.
-Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
-Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
-Dressed and ready to work 10 minutes before shift begins.
Salary : $19