Prep cook

famousdavescareers; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Dave's in Aurora, CO is seeking a station-based cook to produce and maintain quality menu items according to company recipes and specifications. This role ensures safety, sanitation, and timely preparation in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities include staying ready for shifts, maintaining cleanliness, following portion control, stocking supplies, and collaborating with the team while adhering to OSHA and safe food-handling guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Flexible schedule including nights, days, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Ensure station is ready at scheduled time and operator wears proper uniform
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment
• Adhere to recipes and perform portion control
• Stock supplies before rush and rotate/stock food
• Work as part of a team and follow OSHA guidelines and safe food handling procedures

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Professional image

Team player

Safety and food handling

Job description

Job Summary:

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines
• Safe food handling
• Receiving, rotating and stocking food
• Prep support as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications:

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays