Prep Cook

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is hiring a Prep Cook in Athens, GA to support our kitchen team. You will refer to the daily prep list, open and close checklists, and report any equipment or food quality issues to the Chef.

You will prepare and portion meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other items, follow standard portion sizes, maintain a clean workstation and adhere to all safety rules and regulations while supporting fellow staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen preparation and line cook activities.
• Ability to follow daily prep lists and safety procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication with kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Refer to Daily Prep List for each shift and complete opening/closing checklists; report issues to Chef.
• Prepares and portions meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other items for cooking.
• Adheres to standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

THE ROLE

Order and precision of all things food is what you live for. As a Prep Cook, you enjoy the behind-the-scenes of culinary art and ensuring success for the rest of the kitchen staff.

What we will ask of you:

• Refer to Daily Prep List for each shift and complete opening and closing checklists and promptly report equipment, food quality problems, or product shortages to Chef
• Prepares and portions a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation

Requirements for Success:

• A minimum of one year of experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience
• Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.