Prep Cook

Thegreatgreekgrill; Bolingbrook, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Thegreatgreekgrill is seeking a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team in Bolingbrook, IL. You will follow the prep list, adhere to recipe standards, and maintain strict safety, sanitation, and cleanliness during your shift.

You will work with the Kitchen Manager to stock ingredients, rotate products, and prepare fresh dishes, ensuring quality, speed, and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to lift 20 lbs and perform well under pressure.

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.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep list created by Kitchen Manager.
• Follow recipes by accurately measuring ingredients and following cooking 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

Follow instructions

Ability to work under pressure

Reliable transportation

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