Prep Cook

Areas USA, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc. is hiring for a kitchen position in Austin, TX. The role involves coordinating multiple orders in a fast-paced kitchen and preparing food according to specifications while adhering to ServSafe procedures.

You will communicate with the chef, uphold health codes, and maintain cleanliness of food, utensils, and equipment. Open/close duties and inventory are part of daily tasks. The position requires lifting 20 lbs+ and standing for long periods, with exposure to variable

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions.
• Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment ware.
• Exposed to variable temperatures; physical stamina to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple orders on demand in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, following portion sizes and quality standards, and label/date/wrap food per ServSafe procedures.
• Communicate with chef for instructions or training.
• Uphold all health codes, sanitation regulations and safety procedures.
• Maintain food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties and end-of-day inventory.

Skills

Prep sheet comprehension

Safe knife handling

Teamwork

Tools

Knives

Small kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview - $23.42 per hourCoordinate multiple orders on demand and be part of a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork and excellence.ResponsibilitiesPrepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date and wrap food products in accordance with ServSafe proceduresCommunicate with chef for any instructions or trainingUphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow all safety, security and kitchen proceduresMaintains food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly mannerPerform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelinesQualificationsAbility to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructionsCapacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment warePhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift 20 lbs. or more, as well as stand and bend for long periods of timeManual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipmentExposed to variable temperatures