Prep Cook

The Great Greek - Bolingbrook; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

The Great Greek - Bolingbrook is seeking a Prep Cook who will strictly follow recipe standards and maintain safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation throughout the shift. You will work with proper equipment and recipe specs under management direction.

You will ensure correct storage order in walk-in cooler and freezer, keep dry storage organized, and prepare fresh, visually appealing dishes. This role emphasizes reliability, speed, and the ability to work well under pressure in a

Qualifications

• Able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent knowledge of ingredients, recipes, kitchen safety and hygiene.
• Familiar with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep list created by Kitchen Manager
• Follow recipes by accurately measuring ingredients and following mixing methods
• Prepare ingredients by washing and slicing vegetables and cutting meats
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as sauteeing vegetables and boiling soups
• Label and stock all food products for proper rotation
• Understanding of sanitation and cleanliness standards and procedures
• Perform other related duties as requested

Skills

Kitchen safety

Food preparation

Following recipes

Under pressure

Reliable transportation

Lifting 20 lbs

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule


• Free food & snacks


• Free uniforms


• Opportunity for advancement


• Training & development

As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for a strict adherence to recipe standards. The Prep Cook is committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs with further direction from Management. The Prep Cook is also responsible for knowing the food hierarchy in the storage of products in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, and also keeping the dry storage organized. The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing fresh, delicious food that looks great too.

Responsibilities:

• Follow prep list created by Kitchen Manager


• Follow recipes by accurately measuring ingredients and following mixing methods


• Prepare ingredients by washing and slicing vegetables and cutting meats


• Undertake basic cooking duties such as sauteeing vegetables and boiling soups


• Label and stock all food products for proper rotation


• Understanding of sanitation and cleanliness standards and procedures


• Perform other related duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 18 years


• Good understanding of ingredients, recipes, kitchen safety and hygiene


• Familiar with general kitchen equipment and appliances


• Able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently


• Able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment


• Reliable transportation


• Able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs