Prep Cook

All Team Staffing; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Competitive wages

Stable hours

Job summary

All Team Staffing is seeking a Prep Cook in Aurora, IL. The ideal candidate has proven prep cook experience and will follow chef plans, prepare ingredients, and assist during service. Weekly pay, stable hours, and options for full- or part-time employment are offered.

You will measure ingredients, prep vegetables and meats, package take-away orders, ensure sanitation, and keep stock organized. Must be 18+, eligible to work in the U.S., and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as prep cook.
• Knowledge of cuts, temperatures, and health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Dexterity to operate cutting tools and utensils.
• Calm, positive under pressure and able to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Follow the prep list created by chefs and perform duties as assigned.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings for cooking.
• Prepare vegetables and meats, basic cooking tasks (reducing sauces, etc.).
• Package take-away food for clients.
• Maintain sanitation and proper food temperatures.

Skills

Proven prep cook experience

Kitchen safety knowledge

Manual dexterity

Positive attitude under pressure

Team player

Job description

Do you have experience working as a Prep Cook? All Team is looking for the right candidate to hire immediately!

WE OFFER OUR PREP COOKS: Weekly paychecks Competitive wagesStable hours (choose full-time or part-time)FT associates will be considered for permanent employment

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PREP COOKS:

• Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties and follow duties as assigned
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.
• Comply with nutrition, portion, plating and sanitation guidelines
• Prepare different types of food from the menu, following carefully the recipes
• Package take-away food for clients
• Place food trays under food warmers, so that the food arrives in good conditions at the table
• Distribute the plates to be served to the waiting staff
• Accept or reject ingredients from food suppliers, based on their appearance and quality
• Store ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Inform superiors when stock is getting low or when the kitchen tools do not work properly
• Clean and sanitize working surfaces, tools, utensils and working area
• Carefully supervise the food temperature and the temperature from cooling rooms, to ensure that the ingredients kept are kept at the appropriate temperature
• Swipe remaining food from plates and put them in the dishwasher/or wash by hand as needed

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PREP COOKS:

• Proven experience as prep cook
• Knowledge of cuts, temperatures, and health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure

REQUIREMENTS FOR PREP COOKS:

• Clean, friendly, and professional appearance
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Team player who works well with others
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Responsible & dependable, with reliable transportation
• All candidates must be 18 years of age or older to apply
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• All candidates must pass a pre-hire drug screen

Thank you for your time; we look forward to hearing from you!