Prep Cook

Reunion Kitchen + Drink; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Job summary

A modern comfort food restaurant in California is looking for a Cook to prepare various food products such as meats and vegetables, ensuring high food quality and safety standards. You will be responsible for following recipes and maintaining a clean workspace. The ideal candidate should have excellent knife handling skills and restaurant experience. Join our team and enjoy a positive work environment with opportunities for advancement and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant is desirable.
• Must be able to read and understand recipes and preparation methods.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products including meats, seafood, and vegetables.
• Monitor food temperature and maintain a clean cooking area.
• Ensure timely preparation of menu recipes.
• Report equipment and food quality issues to management.

Skills

Excellent knife handling skills

Safe food handling procedures

Communication skills

Restaurant experience

Job description

Benefits

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

Qualifications & Skills

Restaurant experience desirable. Excellent knife handling skills and safe food handling procedures. Must be able to read and understand recipes, preparation and have excellent communication skills.

Summary of Position

Cook and prepare food products including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils safely. Monitors proper food temperature, rotating and storing food in a proper manner. Maintaining a clean, sanitary cooking area. Have a great sense of urgency to assist the cooks' line when needed during the peak hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures excellent food preparation and food quality.
• Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in grills, fryers and a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Follows recipes, including following standard portion control, cooking methods and quality standards, according to our standards and specifications.
• Ensure menu recipes are prepared in a timely manner, making sure to prioritize what is needed on the cook’s line first.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the management team.
• Inform the KM team immediately of product shortages.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisors.
• Follow all other REUNIONKITCHEN+DRINK policies and procedures.
• Acts as a team player, recognizing and helping any fellow worker (dishwasher, cook, host, SA’s, manager, etc.) that needs help.
• Accepts direction from management, leads Team members.
• Come to work on time and prepare for every shift with the following: All required necessities including a positive attitude, high morale, commitment and appropriate uniform.
• Remains flexible in daily schedule changes depending on the needs of the restaurant.

Physical Demands and Requirements

• Lifting and carrying of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Extensive and prolonged walking, standing, bending, and reaching required.
• Occasional sitting and twisting are required.
• Grasping and fine manipulation using hands are required.
• Ability to work up to 8-10 hours per day.

Other Requirements

• Must have a current food handler’s card or any required by law in given state.
• Must complete California workplace harassment training and/or any additional training required by law.
• Must be able to maintain our consistent food quality and high standards.
• True Focus on Work Life Balance With Scheduling
• Opportunities for Growth With a Fast Growing Restaurant Company

Compensation

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Reunion Kitchen + Drink is a distinctive restaurant that serves modern comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an elegantly designed and cozy environment. The interiors are crafted to elevate the dining experience, creating a warm and social ambiance. Designed from the ground up, Reunion Kitchen + Drink is the perfect spot for locals, visitors, families, and friends to gather and reconnect. Our granite and polished bronze bar tops invite guests to savor one of our many signature cocktails, while our exhibition-style kitchens provide a glimpse into the culinary expertise of our team. With dishes ranging from tangy crispy ribs and fresh garden salads to a mouthwatering prime rib dip, our menu offers something for everyone.