Fast-Paced Kitchen Prep Specialist

Graziano's Group; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Graziano's Group is seeking a Kitchen Prep to perform a variety of food preparation duties, including cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and desserts. You will assist cooks and ensure proper food handling and safety procedures in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires basic sanitation knowledge, accuracy with temperatures and measurements, and an ability to work well in a team and late hours. High school coursework in kitchen basics is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage as well as package take-out.
• Butcher and clean fowl, fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Keep records of the quantities of food used.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Provide food to servers once food is ready to be distributed directly on a plate for patrons.
• Weigh or measure ingredients as well as stir and strain soups and sauces.
• Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads as well as make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.

Skills

Sanitation basics

Food handling

Fast-paced

Team player

Personal hygiene

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Graziano's Group is seeking a Kitchen Prep to perform a variety of food preparation duties, including cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and desserts. You will assist cooks and ensure proper food handling and safety procedures in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires basic sanitation knowledge, accuracy with temperatures and measurements, and an ability to work well in a team and late hours. High school coursework in kitchen basics is preferred.