What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at Pier Sixty?
Job Summary: Assists cooks in the preparation of all food items for all venues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares all the prep work for soups, sauces, salads, vegetables and hors d'oeuvres.
- Executes assigned culinary tasks during production and events
- Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels and dates, using the proper containers to protect against waste and spoilage.
- Travel, as necessary, to different properties/venues
- Assist coworkers with completion of assignments when needed
- Perform any general cleaning tasks, keeping work area clean and organized
- Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
- Perform all reasonable requests by the management team.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- Culinary School degree preferred
- Must have basic knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking
- Must have basic knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
- Must have knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
- Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements and portion sizes.
- Ability to read and write the English language to read recipes and communicate with other team members.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members, management, clients and vendors if necessary.
- Ability to obtain Food Service Sanitation certificates.
- Able to work flexible schedule to accommodate business levels.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions, including meeting productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop on a consistent basis
- Sufficient manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slices, etc.
Other Responsibilities:
- Always practice our Fundamentals
- Maintain professional appearance and behavior when in contact with guests and team members.
- Arrive to work in a perfect uniform and excellent hygiene
- Know and follow all Pier Sixty emergency, safety and health procedures.
- Follow Policies and Procedures in training manuals and Team Member handbook
- Follow proper time keeping policies and procedures
- Follow the sign in and out procedure for keys as necessary