Prep Cook

The Fish Market Restaurants; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Award-winning company

Flexible schedule

Incentives/raises

New openings

Career growth

Job summary

The Fish Market Restaurants is seeking an experienced Cook to support our kitchen team in a bustling restaurant environment in Birmingham, AL. The ideal candidate has seafood preparation experience, can follow recipes, and maintain strict food safety standards.

Responsibilities include measuring ingredients, cooking items, managing inventories, and ensuring cleanliness and proper storage. ServeSafe certification is preferred; a strong team player with multitasking ability will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking seafood and working in a busy restaurant environment.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation.
• Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items.
• Cook and prepare food items.
• Maintain accurate food inventories.
• Store food items at proper temperatures.
• Rotate stock items per procedures.
• Restock kitchen for upcoming shifts.
• Keep the prep area and kitchen clean and sanitized after shifts.

Skills

Seafood preparation

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Read recipes

Sanitation knowledge

ServeSafe certification

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

We pride ourselves on the culinary creations served from our kitchen, and are looking for an experienced and passionate Cook to help support our team. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience preparing Seafood, enjoys working in a busy restaurant environment and is capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively.

Responsibilities

• Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
• Cook and prepare food items
• Maintain accurate food inventories
• Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures
• Rotate stock items as per established procedures
• Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts
• Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required
• 2 years’ experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry
• Able to read and follow standardized recipes
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
• ServeSafe Certification preferred

Why Join Our Team?

• Top Pay for Top Performance!
• A growing and award-winning company!
• Flexible Schedule
• Incentives and Merit Raises
• New Restaurant Openings
• Career growth opportunities

If you have restaurant industry experience and a passion for food prep and strong customer service,