Prep Cook

Giant Eagle; Export (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of food items while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and customer service. Your culinary skills will shine as you create delicious meals that cater to diverse dietary needs. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment where teamwork and respect are paramount. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your culinary career.

Qualifications

• 0 to 6 months of experience in food preparation is preferred.
• Serv-safe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and season food items according to recipes.
• Support a culture of safety and deliver unparalleled customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and accommodate dietary needs.

Skills

Food Safety Awareness

Customer Service

Culinary Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Degree

Job description

Job Summary

A Prep Cook's primary responsibility is to prepare and season a variety of food items, such as meats, vegetables, soup, and seafood, in accordance with prescribed recipes. They will also provide unparalleled service in our Kitchens, ensuring that all customer requirements are met.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
• Experience Desired: Food Safety Awareness; prior food prep experience helpful; Culinary Awards or accreditation; Culinary Degree
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: Serv-safe certification a plus.
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited to, food safety, Team Member safety and customer safety.
• Conduct business, at all times, with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for our Company. Every interaction, whether with an internal or external customer, is to be conducted with the highest degree of integrity and with an understanding that the end result is to deliver service in an unparalleled manner.
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Receive food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.
• Review production schedule to determine food requirements, including variety and quantity of food for preparation and assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
• Use our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products.
• Slices, grinds and cooks meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods; testing of foods being cooked for quality.
• Carves and displays meats, vegetables, fruits and salads, replenishes service lines as necessary.
• Prepares food products for cook's production.
• Completes production sheets and other records as required.
• Maintains clean work area, utensils and equipment.
• Accommodate individual customer requests with regard to special dietary needs.
• Additional responsibilities as directed by management.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies, detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and or other unusual conditions.