Kitchen Prep

Graziano's Group; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Graziano's Group is seeking a Kitchen Prep to assist in preparing a variety of foods, including cold dishes, shellfish, meats, and desserts, under supervision.

You will clean and sanitize work areas, store and portion ingredients, monitor storage temperatures, and assist cooks to ensure smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational training in kitchen basics preferred.
• Prior related kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic sanitation knowledge and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes.
• Prepare a variety of foods according to orders or instructions.
• Weigh or measure ingredients and mix dressings or sauces.
• Receive and store food supplies and maintain inventory.
• Monitor temperatures of storage areas and record data.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff as needed.
• Load dishwasher and manage dishware flow.
• Cut, slice, and trim meat, poultry, and seafood as required.
• Report equipment malfunctions and low supplies.

Skills

Sanitation basics

Food handling

Teamwork

Hygiene awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Kitchen Prep perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and desserts.

Job Duties & 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.
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• 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.
• Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide cooks with needed items.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Cut, slice, peel, trim or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking using manual or electric appliances.
• Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Education And Experience

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

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.