Prep Cook

Roadhouse Colorado Springs LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadhouse Colorado Springs LLC is seeking a Prep Cook to support our kitchen on a brigade-style line. You will set up workstations, wash and chop produce, measure ingredients, and help prepare components for service.

Responsibilities include labeling and stocking ingredients, following FIFO, maintaining a clean, sanitized workspace, and assisting other kitchen staff as needed. Prior prep cook experience and a Food Handlers card are preferred. This is a safety-sensitive role.

Qualifications

• Previous Prep Cook experience and/or training preferred.
• Food Handlers card (as required per location).
• Ability to work on a brigade-style line.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations and ingredients for recipes.
• Label and stock ingredients; follow FIFO.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings for cooking.
• Prepare washing and chopping of vegetables; cut meat.
• Undertake basic cooking duties and reduce sauces as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen; wash dishes and sanitize surfaces.
• Ensure proper storage of items and maintain cold storage.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist the rest of the kitchen as needed.
• Responsible for thaw-pulls and ingredient quality.
• Maintain products in walk-ins and freezers.

Skills

Brigade-style line experience

FIFO procedures

Education

Food Handlers card

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Prep Cook will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients to prepare for proper execution of recipes.

Essential Functions

• Complete prep forms.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible. Follow FIFO (First in first out) procedures.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist the rest of the kitchen as needed.
• Responsible for thaw-pulls.
• Ensure quality of ingredients used for prepping.
• Maintain products in walk-ins and freezer.
• Review bathroom cleanliness (per training guidelines).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• Previous Prep Cook experience and/or training preferred.
• Food Handlers card (as required per location).
• Ability to work on a brigade-style line.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl,
• Stand, walk, climb stairs, balance;
• Use hands to grip, handle, feel, reach.
• Use cleaning compounds and cleaning products.
• Exposure to hot and/or cold temperatures.
• Lift 50 pounds at waist or shoulder level. Over 50 pounds requires usage of lift-assists.
• Requires normal color vision.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position due to the requirements of working with sharp tools and machinery.