Banquet Prep Cook

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join their team in Sioux Falls. The role involves food preparation, maintaining hygiene, and contributing to a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent organizational skills and comply with health and safety regulations, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand the English language.
• Basic skills for measurements and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food & beverage specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items following standard recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitization of the workstation.
• Handles food according to health department guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Mathematical Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Multi-task Orientation

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Ovens

Dishwasher

Chef's Knives

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares all food items, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
• Assist cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items.
• Preps assigned items according to the Prep Lists and par levels set by management.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes. Cuts and/or portions meat, fish and poultry.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with department’s dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Follow all designated uniform, grooming, safety and sanitation rules and regulations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to read and understand the English language.
• “ServSafe” Certified is a plus
• Basic mathematical skills for measurements
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communicative skills.
• Auditory and visual skills.
• Knowledge of the Company’s food & beverage specifications.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Ovens
  • Stoves
  • Dishwasher
  • Slicers
  • Coffee machines
  • Steamer
  • Mixers
  • Chef's knives, etc.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 8 pm depending on the work required.

Work Culture:

Our Prep Cooks carry out our Vision of Being the Leading Purveyor of the Spirit of Hospitality by making sure Every Guest is Leaving Happy! This role will require fast paced service done with a smile and a high level of communication with guests, co workers, Managers and Chefs.