Prep Cook

Ema - Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Focusing

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & CriticalIl

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Ēma Austin is hiring Prep Cooks to support the kitchen at The Domain NORTHSIDE. You will assist in preparation and production of ready-to-use foods, garnishes, and condiments for the line and service.

The role offers varied hours, including weekends, and requires strong safety, sanitation, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment while following prescribed recipes and portion controls.

Qualifications

• Prepare ingredients and items per recipes and prescribed requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate knives and other kitchen tools
• Communicate clearly in written and spoken directions to follow job requirements
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Stand and move in a kitchen with variable noise and temperature; lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Follow prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Read a thermometer accurately and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Accurately account for all items leaving the kitchen
• Understand and follow food allergy procedures and special orders
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines and employment policies
• Be a cooperative team player and get along with others
• Perform other duties as needed

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as PREP COOKS!

A Few of Our Prep Cook Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Now open at The Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas! Ēma, meaning “mother” in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant featuring Chef Partner CJ Jacobson's lighter-style of California cooking. With its sister restaurant, Aba, located on South Congress, Ema aims to transport diners to a sun-drenched summer day in the Mediterranean year-round with both indoor and outdoor dining spaces.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

PREP COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Prep Cooks

are responsible for the preparation and production of readying foods, garnishes and condiments to be used on the line or for service.

Essential Functions

• Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the kitchen
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and proceduresFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed