Prep Cook

Workstream; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream is seeking dedicated kitchen staff in Hobbs, New Mexico. Responsibilities include preparing salads and appetizers as specified and maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen. Candidates must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and communicate effectively.

The working conditions may include high temperatures and moderate noise level. A focus on safety and sanitary practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift weights up to 75 lbs.
• Experience in food preparation and cleaning.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads and appetizers based on prep sheets.
• Maintain cleanliness from floor to ceiling.
• Use hazardous equipment safely.

Skills

Food preparation

Physical strength

Communication

Cleaning skills

Tools

Knives

Mixers

Blenders

Food processors

Job description

Essential Duties

• Prepare salads, appetizers, and various foods outlined on the food item prep sheet.
• Carry miscellaneous weights up to 75 lbs.
• Extensive cleaning from ceiling to floor is mandatory.
• Read and write as well as verbally communicate.

Physical Functions

Adjust, bend, break, carve, clean, clear, close, connect, control, cut, dial, fasten, finish, fold, gather, guide, handle, hear, hold, insert, lift, load, lock, maintain, make, mix, open, place, polish, position, pour, print, pull, push, remove, scrape, secure, separate, sort, speak, switch, tighten, transport, turn, unload, weigh, write

Mental Functions

Advise, calculate, classify, compare, coordinate, detect, estimate, evaluate, influence, inspect, instruct, interpret, measure, observe, organize, plan, read, record, select, sort, supervise, verify

Methods, Techniques, Procedures

• Cut meats and fish: Select, weigh and record proper meat/fish for the day. Select and sharpen knives, cut meat/fish properly, obtain proper percentages, wrap, date and return to cooler all in a certain time frame. Interact in limited space.
• Prepare salads, appetizers, various foods on food item prep list: Select various items and quantity to be prepared for that day, record items that need to be prepared and those that are prepared. Slice, chop, cut, trim, etc. various items in a certain time frame. Interact in limited space.

All Essential Duties Outlined Above Include

• Extensive cleaning after every shift from floor to ceiling
• Ladder use
• Lifting weights up to 75 lbs.
• Preparation in a certain time frame (usually all tasks to be completed in a 7-9 hour shift)
• Preparation for all food items according to company policy and procedure

Output

Daily tasks in each area have their own certain time limit. Expected outcome is above satisfactory according to manager’s judgment. Unsatisfactory outcome results in written and/or oral warning. Continued unsatisfactory outcome may result in termination.

Equipment, Aids, Tools, Materials

• Work surface: Any where from 3ft x 3ft, to 4ft x 10ft stainless steel/ wooden counter tops that are stationary. Tile floors.
• Controls: knobs, levers toggles, that reach from head to toe.
• Equipment: Hazardous electrical equipment involving heat and sharp blades. Miscellaneous knives. Equipment with moving parts, IE: mixers, blenders, slicers, food processors, etc.
• Materials: Various foods. Some chemicals for cleaning.
• Aids: Various pots and pans, carts, utensils scales, back support belts available

Working Conditions

• 70 to 110 degrees indoor/ outdoor, humid and wet
• Medium to high noise level
• Possibility of cuts, bruises, burns, infections, shock, explosions and slips and falls
• Exposed to odors, gases, fumes
• Bright light level
• Ventilation moderate to low
• Radiation (microwave)
• Cramped spaces

Supervision Control

Workers are responsible for all assigned work done in all areas. Reports to the General Manager. Assistant Manager, Kitchen Manager, Corporate Management and Owners.