Prep cook

Canadian Bakin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen in Huntsville, Alabama is looking for an ambitious Prep Cook to assist in the preparation of fresh, quality meals. You will perform routine kitchen tasks, ensuring food is prepared according to recipes and health regulations.

The ideal candidate will be quick, diligent, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while effectively collaborating with the team. This position involves following a prep list, maintaining a clean kitchen, and preparing food ingredients consistently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as prep cook.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Manual dexterity to operate kitchen tools and utensils.
• Team player with great communication skills.
• Patient and able to stay positive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Follow the prep list to plan duties.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves.
• Measure and prepare ingredients for cooking.
• Undertake basic cooking duties.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Experience as prep cook

Knowledge of health and safety rules

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Ability to stay positive under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PREP COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Canadian Bakin is looking for an ambitious Prep Cook to assist in the preparation of fresh, quality bagel sandwiches. You’ll perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so that food can be prepared according to recipes. A great prep cook will be quick and diligent and willing to improve on the job. You will be deft and able to follow instructions as well as all health and safety rules in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will also be able to function in a fast-paced, busy environment as a part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow the prep list created by team Lead to plan duties
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as cooking bacon, eggs, making sauces, etc.
• Prepare sandwich dishes consistently and efficiently
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

Requirements

• Proven experience as prep cook
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• A team player with great communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable

EXPECTATIONS

Canadian Bakin Bread strives to foster a work environment of comfort, satisfaction, and achievement. Canadian Bakin Bread seeks to hire employees whose actions reflect:

• Compassion, respect, and common courtesy for all people
• Honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior
• Teamwork among employees
• Competent, positive, motivated, and goal-oriented employees
• Commitment to the communities in which we live and work

Canadian Bakin Bread is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canadian Bakin Bread is an equal opportunity employer and shall not take any action in its employment practices that is discriminatory on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, veteran status, military service (active or inactive) or disability in regarding to hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, lay-off, rehiring, terminations or employment benefits. Employment policies and procedures will be based on essential job-related standards of ability, experience, training, past performance, and other relevant factors affecting performance for the position in question.