PREP COOK

Elephanterestaurants; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elephanterestaurants in Dallas, TX seeks a Prep Cook to ensure quality, consistency and production of all food items. You will interact with fellow employees and supervisors to maintain gracious hospitality and smooth kitchen operation.

Responsibilities include preparing and cooking to recipe specifications, sanitation and stocking, and supporting the team during opening/closing procedures. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs; flexible schedule required.

Qualifications

• Prep cook training and food handling certificate required.
• Experience as prep/line cook in high-volume kitchen preferred.
• Ability to stand, lift and bend for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene standards.
• Prepare and cook food items to recipe specifications.
• Set up prep station and perform opening/closing procedures.
• Stock station with prescribed supplies and sanitize work areas.
• Communicate product needs to chefs and kitchen staff.
• Work as part of a team and participate in meetings and trainings.
• Follow FIFO and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary experience

Prep and line cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Prep Cook training and Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Ensure quality, consistency and production of all food items. Interacts with fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous and to ensure gracious hospitality.

Job Activities

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Company Employee Handbook.
• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of all team members.
• Handles all food items by washing, chopping, and cutting according to recipe specifications.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen and the entire venue.
• Labels and stores all product following FIFO and company standards.
• Required to check production lists and assignments.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to produce them to company standard.
• Possesses general knowledge of the venue.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Communicates product needs to the chefs, sous chefs and the support staff.
• Properly sets-up prep station and performs other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
• Stocks station with prescribed supplies.
• Wipes down and sanitizes station.
• Performs opening side-work as prescribed.
• Performs closing side-work as prescribed.
• Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Company, its partners and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

Requirements

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Company in-venue Prep Cook training and Food Handling Certificate.
• Previous culinary experience preferred.
• Experience as a prep and/or line cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.
• Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.