Prep Cook

Tavistock Restaurant Collection; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tavistock Restaurant Collection is looking for a Prep Cook for Timpano in Fort Lauderdale. You will be responsible for delivering fantastic menu items while ensuring guest satisfaction through timely food preparation.

The ideal candidate should have hospitality experience and strong communication skills. We offer benefits including health insurance, a 401(k), and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Preferably has previous hospitality experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using recipe instructions and cooking standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station.
• Monitor food preparation to meet quality standards.

Skills

Adaptability & Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Communication

Confidence

Customer Focus

Initiative

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Timpano is part of Tavistock Restaurant Collection which represents one of many concepts throughout the nation and provides unique growth opportunities with an ever‑expanding organization. We offer our employees competitive pay, professional development, and a people‑focused culture.

Job Type: Full‑time, Part‑time

Description

Timpano Las Olas has been a Fort Lauderdale staple since its debut in 1999. The newly reimagined Timpano offers a bold approach to contemporary dining for guests who want to be surrounded by sophistication with a modern menu inspired by culinary heritage. Rich emeralds, gold tones, and splashes of color fill the space with a subtle hint of a speakeasy vibe.

Position Summary

The Prep Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic menu items in a timely manner ensuring great guest satisfaction. The Prep Cook will prepare food items using recipe instructions, proper portioning methods, and cooking standards to fulfill our guest orders. The Prep Cook will maintain a work station that is clean and organized while preparing food for our guests.

Essential Functions

• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards.
• Communicates with the Executive Chef and the Sous Chef to learn of featured items, special events, and important shift information.
• Sets up stations with the correct food products and utensils.
• Checks and adjusts the temperature of the equipment to ensure that food is prepared and stored at the proper temperatures.
• Changes sanitizer at a minimum every two hours or, earlier if necessary, to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Food is prepared based on daily needs and par levels using proper utensils and adhering to recipe procedures.
• Receives information on guest’s allergy sensitivity and adheres to protocols.
• Monitors product on the line and restocks when necessary to ensure food product remains stocked and on hand.
• Prioritizes the preparation of each item to ensure the delivery of courses in a timely manner.
• Checks the color, consistency, and temperature of food products to ensure food is prepared to our standards and the guest’s request.
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area including counters, utensils, cutting boards, preparation areas, and floors.
• Assists with daily line checks and walkthroughs to maintain a clean and organized restaurant.
• Performs additional duties as required, including emptying trash.

Position Qualifications

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Confidence – A matured and justified self‑belief in one’s ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalf
• Customer Focus – Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by TRC; provides excellent customer service to both guests and team members
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements

• Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English
• Experience: Previous hospitality experience is preferred
• Computer Skills: N/A
• Certificates & Licenses: N/A
• Other Requirements: N/A