Prep Cook

Harri; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harri seeks a dependable line cook for our Boca Raton kitchen. You will read orders, prepare dishes to recipe standards, and coordinate with teammates to ensure timely guest meals.

Must be 18+, able to work late shifts until 3 AM, hold a valid food handler certificate, and speak fluent English. Emphasis on speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English (spoken and written).
• Attention to detail, speed and accuracy required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using recipes, proper portioning and cooking standards.
• Read order tickets and determine items to prepare.
• Prioritize cooking and preparation times to ensure timely meals.
• Maintain FIFO and freshness of products to reduce waste.
• Ensure proper plate presentation, portioning and recipe adherence.
• Maintain sanitation of station and equipment.
• Assist other team members and communicate clearly with staff.
• Follow safety, sanitation and administrative procedures.
• Complete tasks and duties assigned by managers.

Education

Food handling certificate

Job description

Job Functions:

• Live and embraces American Social Vision and Core Values
• Reports to work on time and prepared for the shift
• Follows all Image and Appearance standards
• Monitors product supply and replenishes stock when necessary
• Reads order tickets and/or listens to what dishes are called to determine what items need to be prepared
• Prioritizes cooking and preparation times of each order to ensure proper pacing of guest meals.
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
• Prepares food items using recipe, proper portioning, and cooking standards to fulfill guests’ orders
• Uses FIFO procedures to ensure freshness of product and eliminate waste
• High production standards including, consistency, firmness, and temperature of food
• Ensures food is cooked to standards and guests’ specifications
• Ensure proper plate presentation, portioning, and recipe adherence
• Uses proper cooking equipment to prepare food items and to complete food orders
• Cleans station floors, counters, tools, cutting boards, and preparation surfaces using the proper cleaning solutions to ensure station remains sanitized
• Assists other employees as needed
• Demonstrate a helpful, positive attitude at all times to guests and employees
• Understand and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and administrative procedures
• Provide complete and timely communication to other employees throughout the shift
• Is prepared to conduct weekly maintenance duties
• Complete all assigned tasks and duties requested by managers

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to work Late Night shifts, potentially to between 12 AM – 3AM
• Works assigned scheduled shifts
• Food handling certificate required
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, write
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Ability to transport items up to 30 pounds
• Remain in stationary position for up to 4 hours throughout work shift
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding