Food Prep Person

Golden Corral, Zeal Group; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Free meals

Opportunities for advancement

Stable work schedule

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a Food Prep Person in Gallup, New Mexico. The role involves preparing fresh fruits and vegetables, managing inventory, and ensuring a clean prep area. Ideal candidates should have experience in food preparation and comply with health standards. Benefits include flexible scheduling and free meals, providing a stable work environment and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or kitchen environments preferred.
• Knowledge of health department laws is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh fruits and vegetables for the buffet.
• Maintain and organize the prep area and equipment.
• Assist guests during meal periods.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Cleanliness standards

Guest service

Job description

Overview

The quality, quantity, freshness, tastiness, and presentation of our products have significant impact on the perceptions our guests have of Golden Corral.

The Food Prep Person is responsible for the preparation (cutting, slicing, peeling, etc.) of all fresh fruits and vegetables that are used in Golden Corral. The freshness of our Cold Choice Buffet makes a statement about our buffet being fresh and of high-quality.

Operational Excellence

• Prepares prep items according to Golden Corral product specifications and recipes.
• Maintains a standard inventory of prep items according to the Prep Production Guide and the Display Cooking Prep Production Guide and updates the two guides as directed by management.
• Ensures optimum yield of products through the product cycle.
• Labels, dates, and rotates all bulk produce and prepped items.
• Ensures all food items are in approved, covered storage containers.
• Complete use and following of the buffet production system to insure quality and shelf life compliance.
• Notifies the Manager of any discrepancies; for example, food spoilage, invoice errors, excessive waste, or products that do not meet specifications.
• Assists the Buffet Attendant in maintaining a full, clean buffet.

Cleanliness

• Cleans, maintains, and organizes prep area including cooler(s), equipment, and dry storage.
• Performs duty roster and ensures cleanliness, service, and quality standards are met.
• Knows and follows position responsibilities as they relate to just-in-time delivery.
• Follows local health department laws.

Guest Service

• Performs administrative tasks and helps guests during meal periods.

Benefits - Flexible scheduling, Free Meals, Opportunities for advancement, stable work schedule and pay