Prep Cook

Glass & Vine; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative culinary concept is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as prep cooks. In this fast-paced environment, you will play a vital role in food preparation, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards of quality and presentation. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from award-winning chefs and grow in your culinary career. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen and are eager to develop your skills, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values creativity, teamwork, and excellence in every plate served.

Benefits

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary school training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Preparing simple dishes and ensuring food items are stored properly.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Manual Dexterity

Flexibility

Physical Endurance

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School Training

Tools

Cooking Tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

MichelinAwarded Celebrity Chef Jeremy Ford is seeking for winning personalities to work at his newest concept Beauty & The Butcher in Coral Gables!

To be a successful prep cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. A top-notch prep cook should be able to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Following prep lists created by chefs.
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
• Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads.
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
• Distributing plates to wait staff to be served, cleaning plates for dishwashing, and preparing takeaway packages for customers.
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
• Preparing drinks and cocktails according to the chef's specifications.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary school training would be advantageous.
• Experience as a prep cook may be advantageous.
• Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.

Grove Bay is an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer, you must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.