Prep Cook

villageinncareers; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Inn is seeking a kitchen team member to produce and maintain quality on your station per recipes and safety standards. You will be responsible for timely prep, portion control, and keeping the area clean and organized. A team-focused attitude and ability to follow recipes precisely are essential.

You must be able to work nights, days, weekends, and holidays, with a flexible schedule. Prior food service experience is preferred, and you will be expected to cooperate with teammates to meet

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Attention to detail and initiative.
• Must be a team player and maintain a professional image.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain quality of menu items on your station according to recipes.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and food standards are met.
• Be ready at scheduled time in proper uniform.
• Portion using scales and cards, maintain recipe fidelity.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean; practice clean as you go.
• Stock supplies ahead of rush; work efficiently and with pace.
• Collaborate with team to execute production steps.

Skills

Multitasking

Team communication

Attention to detail

Professional image

Positive attitude

Food safety awareness

Team player

Job description

Job Summary:

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's, safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications:

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays