Food Prep Team Member

ELEVEN ENTERPRISE LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ELEVEN ENTERPRISE LLC seeks a capable kitchen prep candidate in Fort Lauderdale to wash, chop, and portion ingredients and set up stations for meal preparation. You will follow recipes and assist chefs with sauces and sides in a fast-paced dining environment.

Must read recipes and perform basic math for portioning. Prior restaurant experience is preferred but not required. You will maintain cleanliness, help with inventory, and ensure food safety throughout prep areas and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read recipes and measure ingredients accurately.
• Prior restaurant experience preferred.
• Able to work in fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, chop, and prepare fruits, vegetables, and ingredients as directed.
• Assist chefs and cooks in preparing menu items, sauces, and sides.
• Prepare ingredients and set up workstations for recipes.
• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of prep areas and equipment.
• Receive and store deliveries; monitor inventory levels.
• Follow food safety procedures to prevent contamination.
• Maintain accuracy of ingredient portions.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by chef.
• Reduce sauces and parboil food as part of basic cooking duties.

Skills

Reading

Basic Math

Restaurant Experience

Job description

Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep. Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes. Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food. Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees.

Need to be able to read and have basic math skills. There should be some experience in working in a restaurant environment.

Wash, peel, chop, and prepare fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients according to recipe and portion guidelines.

Assist chefs and cooks in preparing menu items, sauces, and side dishes.

Measure and assemble ingredients for recipes, maintaining accuracy and consistency.

Ensure all food prep areas, tools, and equipment are clean, sanitized, and organized.

Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to maintain quality and prevent contamination.

Monitor inventory and notify supervisors when supplies are low.

Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as needed.

Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by the chef or kitchen manager.