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Prep Cook

Cambriadetroit

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in the culinary field seeks a Prep Cook to join their kitchen team in Detroit. The role involves preparing meal ingredients and dishes, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards, and collaborating with fellow staff in a high-paced environment. Ideal candidates will be able to function well under pressure and have a passion for cooking.

Qualifications

  • Preferred coursework in food safety.
  • Prior related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare meal ingredients and assorted dishes as directed.
  • Maintain compliance with health and food safety standards.
  • Assist with unloading and storage of ingredients.

Skills

Sanitation and safety regulations
Food handling techniques
Ability to work in high-pressure environments
Team collaboration
Personal hygiene maintenance

Education

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

The Prep Cook will prepare meal ingredients, assorted dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.
  • Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
  • Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
  • Prepares assorted dishes such as breads or salads.
  • Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
  • Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
  • Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Other duties as directed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
  • Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.
  • Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
Education and Experience:
  • High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
  • Prior related experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
  • Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold is present in a kitchen environment.
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours, including days, weekends, nights and holidays
  • Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.
Cambria Detroit provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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