Prep Cook

Areas USA, Inc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc is seeking a motivated kitchen teammate to coordinate orders and prepare food to specifications in a fast-paced kitchen. You will follow portion sizes, quality standards, and ServSafe procedures, label and wrap products, and communicate with the chef for instructions.

You must maintain cleanliness and sanitation, perform opening, closing and side work duties, and help with end-of-day inventory.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions.
• Capable of safely using kitchen tools including knives and small equipment.
• Able to lift 20 lbs and stand or bend for long periods.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation per health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare food to specifications during unit operations.
• Label, date and wrap food products per procedures.
• Communicate with chef for instructions and training.
• Maintain sanitation and safety of kitchen and equipment.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties.

Skills

Reading prep sheets

Knife safety

Food preparation

Communication

Tools

Knives

Job description

Overview - $19.98 per hourCoordinate multiple orders on demand and be part of a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork and excellence.ResponsibilitiesPrepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date and wrap food products in accordance with ServSafe proceduresCommunicate with chef for any instructions or trainingUphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow all safety, security and kitchen proceduresMaintains food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly mannerPerform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelinesQualificationsAbility to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructionsCapacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment warePhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift 20 lbs. or more, as well as stand and bend for long periods of timeManual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipmentExposed to variable temperatures