Prep Cook

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Referral program

Employee discount

Job summary

Common Bond Cafe in the Medical Center area of Houston is hiring a Prep Cook. The role focuses on meal prep according to standard recipes, maintaining cleanliness and proper rotation of savories, and supporting the Commissary Supervisor.

The position requires endurance for an 8-hour shift, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to health regulations. Benefits include health insurance and employee discounts. Weekend and holiday availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Food handler or manager certification as required by local health code.
• Ability to prepare meals per standard recipes and rotate products properly.
• Comfortable standing for an 8-hour shift and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to prep list and recipes.
• Label and stock ingredients; maintain sanitation and safety.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely.
• Follow portion sizes and prep procedures; minimize waste.
• Inform manager when supplies are needed; maintain par levels.

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Learn quickly

Creativity

Culinary passion

Education

Food Handler’s Card or Food Manager’s Certificate

Job description

• Common Bond Cafe Careers
• Medical Center
• Prep Cook

Prep Cook

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Full-timePart-time

$11.00 - 15.00 per hour

The Prep Cook is responsible for food preparation as per our standard recipes while working closely with the Commissary Supervisor. Also assist in maintenance of par levels of savories with the proper rotation of products and maintain highest cleanliness and hygiene standard in the savory section.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include creating meal preparations by gathering food ingredients, in order, on the prep list
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients in their respective area of storage
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats following yield guides, according to departmental standards
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
• Utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
• Inform a manager of any supplies that need to be requisitioned
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Common Bond requirements
• Minimize waste
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
• Knowledge of all savory production in the kitchen
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Maintain uphold the standard of a professional restaurant image, including kitchen cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
• A Food Handler’s Card or Food Manager’s Certificate where required by local and state health code regulations
• Must always be able to work an 8-hour shift standing up
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Creativity, culinary aptitude and a passion for working with food
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work as part of a team and cultivate a culture of teamwork
• Ability to understand and carry out oral & written instructions and request clarification if needed
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Reports to:

Savory Supervisor

FLSA Status:

Hourly Non-exempt

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Employee discount

Common Bond Cafe - Medical Center

2278 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA