Meat Prep - Cook

Workstream; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Workstream is looking for a dedicated Meat Prep team member at Surcheros in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. This role involves preparing fresh meats and maintaining kitchen sanitary standards while ensuring quality service in a fast-paced Tex-Mex restaurant.

Ideal candidates enjoy food preparation, have strong communication skills, and are passionate about contributing to a supportive team culture. Adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols is crucial for this behind-the-scenes kitchen position.

Qualifications

• Responsible for repetitive hand and arm movements and lifting 30-50 pounds.
• Adhere to sanitary standards and HACCP guidelines in the kitchen.
• Maintain proper handling of kitchen equipment and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food items for service.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Adapt to shifting tasks in a dynamic kitchen setting.

Skills

Basic food preparation skills

Ability to follow recipes

Strong communication skills

Job description

This position participates in Tip Share. The average tips per hour are included in the advertised hourly wage range.

Love Fresh Tex-Mex? Yep, us too.

Surcheros is a FRESH Tex-Mex fast casual restaurant that exists to consistently provide superior and flavorful fresh Tex-Mex, kindness, and prosperity to each guest, each other, and each community we serve.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Other than the delicious food, we live our Core Values of Friendly, Respectful, Engaging, Supportive, and Hardworking, aka: being FRESH. Simply put, we mind our manners and have fun at work.

ABOUT THE JOB:

At Surcheros, we believe that every great meal starts with meticulous preparation. The Meat Prep is responsible for cutting and cooking all of our fresh meats. This is a BOH position. If you are excited to contribute but want to stay behind the scenes this could be the position for you. We're on the lookout for dedicated individuals who enjoy working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly in the kitchen. If you have a knack for food preparation and want to be part of a team that values high-quality, fresh ingredients, this is be the perfect opportunity for you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Master the Meat Prep: Prepare and portion food items with precision, ensuring all ingredients are ready for service.
• Keep It Fresh: Stock, date, rotate, and check temperatures of products to guarantee freshness.
• Sanitary Standards: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen by adhering to state and local sanitation, storage, and refrigeration requirements and codes.
• Safety First: Handle slicers, knives, and other kitchen utensils and equipment with care to ensure a safe working environment.
• Stay Flexible: Adapt to the needs of the kitchen, shifting tasks as necessary to keep operations running smoothly.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Repetitive hand and arm movements, grasping, bending, and reaching
• Responsible for moving or lifting an average of 30-50 pounds
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, cooking equipment, etc.)
• Safe and proper handling of knives, kitchen utensils, and equipment
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen by adhering to state and local sanitation, storage, and refrigeration requirements and codes; cleaning equipment
• Basic food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Ability to follow recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, carving, and serving food items which may include meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food products
• Manage and perform stock counts, date, rotate, and temperature checks of products

MAKE SURE YOU:

• Like food. Bonus if Tex-Mex is your favorite.
• Guest focused mentality—like, seriously, we LOVE our guests!
• Friendly personality and can role model that to other team members.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with Managers, Team
• Enjoy jumping in and helping out where needed.
• Are passionate about being involved in your community and helping it prosper.
• Well organized and self-motivated.