Prep Cook

villageinncareers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Inn in Colorado Springs is seeking a kitchen team member to produce and maintain menu items per our recipes and standards. You will ensure food safety, sanitation, and quality according to company specifications.

You will work with the team to stay organized, manage multiple tasks, and maintain timely readiness for service, while upholding cleanliness and portion control. A flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload.
• Attention to detail and initiative are a must.
• Safe food handling and safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Timeliness: Station ready to work at scheduled time and proper uniform.
• Pace: Brisk and steady with organized workflow.
• Recipe Adherence: 100% recipe knowledge when prepping.
• Portioning: Use scales and measuring tools to ensure portion control.
• Cleanliness: Maintain kitchen and equipment in 'like new' condition; clean as you go.
• Productivity: Measured by quality and quantity of work completed.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills required.
• Think ahead: Stock supplies before the rush.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with teammates.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Job Summary:

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's, safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications:

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays