Prep

VERDAD True Modern Mexican; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

VERDAD True Modern Mexican is seeking a Prep Cook to support the kitchen at 2701 Perseverance Drive, Austin, TX. The role involves preparing items for multiple food stations, following recipes, setting up stations, restocking, and plating in a sanitary, timely manner.

Ideal candidates have experience in a similar role, prefer fine dining, possess basic cooking knowledge, and can take directions with strong listening and communication skills while staying calm under pressure and maintaining clean

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a similar position, fine dining experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of cooking.
• Ability to take direction.
• Good listening skills and communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station.

Responsibilities

• Set-up station(s) according to restaurant guidelines.
• Restock all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Prepare and plate food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Maintains par level set by Executive Chef and/or Sous Chefs.
• Proper labeling and storage of all prepared items to spec.
• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
• Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Perform additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chefs or Managers at any time.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

2701 Perseverance Drive
Austin, TX 78731, USA

• On-site
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: PREP0001729

Description

Position Summary
The Prep position will be responsible for the preparation of the items needed for various food stations.

• Follow recipes, procedures, portion controls and presentation specifications as set.
• Set-up station(s) according to restaurant guidelines.
• Restock all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Prepare and plate food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Maintains par level set by Executive Chef and or Sous Chefs.
• Proper labeling and storage of all prepared items to spec.
• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
• Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Perform additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chefs or Managers at any time.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a similar position, fine dining experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of cooking.
• Ability to take direction.
• Good listening skills and communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station.

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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