Oakland Park #15 Prep Cook

Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation after one year

Health Insurance - Medical & Dental

401K Plan - Immediate Eligibility

Free Shift Meals

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Prep Cook to ensure the kitchen operates smoothly. This role involves preparing menu items, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates should be able to stand for extended periods, lift heavy items, and have a working knowledge of kitchen machinery. Join a team that prioritizes efficiency and quality, with the chance for advancement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Can physically stand/walk 100% of shift.
• Able to read recipes and food labels.
• Complete and pass food safety certification program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to company recipe manual.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area throughout shift.
• Follows all company safety and sanitation policies.

Skills

Ability to speak, read and write English

Communicates ticket times

Able to safely use kitchen machinery

Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs.

Work safely with sharp knives and utensils

Job description

Overview

Prep Cooks make the world go round. You’re responsible for organizing everything in advance and during service, to make the kitchen really hum. You strive for an efficient, well-oiled machine, and that’s exactly what the kitchen is, thanks to your prep. Everything from chopping, breaking down, cutting, weighing, mixing, washing, storing, unloading, readying - you play a vital role in the kitchen’s day-to-day routine.

Responsibilities

• Follows all company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training
• Prepares menu items according to Flanigan’s company recipe manual and plate presentation
• Ensures rotation of all products and stocks products to par level, to ensure kitchen is not disrupted
• Helps complete assigned prep work, to stock and set up stations as necessary
• Transports items to and from kitchen, helps Vendor unload delivery trucks
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area throughout shift
• Breaks down and cleans all stations at closing
• Able to work flexible shift schedule which may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays

Qualifications

• Can physically stand/walk 100 % of shift
• Can reach, bend, stoop
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Able to read recipes and food labels
• Able to read POS ticket orders
• Communicates ticket times, executes food flow from kitchen to guests, and reports potential issues to Manager on duty
• Able to safely use kitchen machinery (Open Flame Grill, Stove, Slicer, etc)
• Work safely with hot plates, pots, pans
• Work safely with sharp knives and utensils
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. several times per shift, lift these heavy loads to high shelves, coolers, freezers
• Ability to hold items weighing up to 5 lbs. for long periods of time
• Work in high temperature, damp environment indoors and minimally outdoors
• Assist fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning, as needed
• Complete and pass food safety certification program, in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes

Benefits

• Five (5) Day Work Week, with Two (2) Consecutive Days Off
• Paid Vacation One Week after Year One, Two Weeks after Two Years, and Three Weeks after Ten Years
• Christmas Bonus after one year of employment (amount equals one week pay)
• Health Insurance - Medical & Dental Programs Available
• 401K Plan - Immediate Eligibility. Must be 21 or Over to Enroll
• Advancement Based on Performance Not Tenure
• Free Shift Meals