Prep Cook

Village Inn; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Inn in Colorado is seeking a Prep Cook who pays close attention to detail. You will prepare fresh products and recipes for our cooked-to-order menu while upholding strict food safety standards and keeping your work area clean and stocked.

Responsibilities include setting up and stocking items, prepping by cutting, chopping, making sauces, cooking using grilling, frying, sautéing, maintaining sanitation, and logging inventory.

Qualifications

• Basic written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Organizational skills are important for keeping prep areas orderly.
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks are essential.
• Ability to work as a team member is needed.
• Follows directions and instructions carefully.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies.
• Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
• Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.
• Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Accuracy and speed

Teamwork

Following directions

Job description

Bring your fire to the kitchen!

Attention to detail is the most important quality our cooks have. You will need to prepare the fresh products and recipes that are vital to our ability to serve our fresh, cooked to order menu offerings, while upholding exceptional food safety standards and keeping your work and prep area clean, safe and stocked.

Prep Cook Job Responsibilities:

• Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies.
• Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
• Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.
• Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.

Prep Cook Qualifications/Skills:

• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
• Ability to work as a team member
• Follows directions and instructions