Prep Cook

Saint Arnold Brewing Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Arnold Brewing Company is seeking a Prep Cook to lay the foundation of our kitchen by preparing vegetables, sides, sauces and salads. This role supports the culinary team during busy service and ensures all ingredients are ready for cooking.

In a fast-paced environment you will follow food safety standards, assist with inventory, and perform opening/closing duties while contributing to a collaborative team that delivers craft beer-inspired meals to guests.

Qualifications

• Must understand weights, measures and conversions.
• Know food safety concepts such as FIFO, time/temperature and storage hierarchy.

Responsibilities

• Being a promotional spokesman for Saint Arnold; this is a part of everybody’s job description
• Be prepared to work at designated start time
• Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work area, kitchen and restaurant
• Prepare foods for cooking (vegetables, meats etc.)
• Prepare sauces, seasonings, dough and side dishes
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels and rotate food to ensure freshness
• Opening and closing duties as required
• Follow laws and policies regarding serving of alcohol and proper food handling; part of everyone’s job
• Work as a team with all coworkers
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Fast-paced

Weights & measures

Food safety

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Job description

Description

Summary: The Prep Cook lays the foundation for our kitchen by preparing vegetables, sides, sauces and salads.

Duties

• Being a promotional spokesman for Saint Arnold; this is a part of everybody’s job description


• Be prepared to work at designated start time


• Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work area, kitchen and restaurant


• Prepare foods for cooking (vegetables, meats etc.)


• Prepare sauces, seasonings, dough and side dishes


• Monitor and maintain inventory levels and rotate food to ensure freshness


• Opening and closing duties as required


• Know and follow all laws, rules, regulations and company policies regarding the serving of alcoholic beverages and proper food handling; this is a part of everybody’s job description.


• Work as a team with all coworkers


• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, high pressure environment


• Must understand weights, measures and conversions


• Prior kitchen experience or related degree/certification required


• Know food safety and inventory concepts such as FIFO, time and temperature requirements and the hierarchy of food storage


• TABC seller certification and Texas Food Handler’s Training required prior to start and must be maintained throughout tenure


• Ability to maintain patience with guests and coworkers in difficult situations


• Must be 21 years of age or older


• Ability to communicate in English (read and speak).


• Be a craft beer lover!


• Must be able to work in a team environment


• Ability to think quickly and creatively to address unique quest needs