Prep Cook

Areas USA, Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc in Detroit is seeking a kitchen support team member earning $17.05 per hour. You will prepare food to specifications, label and wrap products, and communicate with the chef for directions.

Maintain clean workspace and follow ServSafe procedures, health codes, and safety rules in a fast-paced kitchen. The role involves opening/closing duties, side work, and end-of-day inventory, requiring the ability to lift 20 lbs and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Able to read and follow prep sheets and instructions.
• Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment.
• Must be able to stand, lift, and perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations.
• Label, date and wrap food products per ServSafe procedures.
• Communicate with chef for instructions or training.
• Uphold health codes, sanitation regulations, and safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of food, utensils, and equipment.
• Perform opening, closing, side work, and end-of-day inventory.

Skills

Reading prep sheets

Knife safety

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Knives

Small kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview - $17.05 per hourCoordinate multiple orders on demand and be part of a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork and excellence.ResponsibilitiesPrepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date and wrap food products in accordance with ServSafe proceduresCommunicate with chef for any instructions or trainingUphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow all safety, security and kitchen proceduresMaintains food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly mannerPerform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelinesQualificationsAbility to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructionsCapacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment warePhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift 20 lbs. or more, as well as stand and bend for long periods of timeManual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipmentExposed to variable temperatures