Prep Cook

The Beach House; Koloa (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beach House in Hawaii is seeking a kitchen prep worker to support line cooks by cutting foods per standardized recipes, reading and understanding recipes, and pre-weighing, measuring, and packaging ingredients for later use. You will prepare sauces and batters, bake or cook items as directed, and maintain a clean, safe prep area throughout each shift.

Responsibilities include sanitation, trash handling, and completing daily cleaning tasks under Chef guidance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands/fingers for long periods.
• Must be able to reach outward and push/pull 10-25 lbs regularly.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder and lift/carry 26-50 lbs frequently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy, moderately noisy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Cut foods as specified by standardized recipes.
• Read and understand recipes.
• Pre-weigh, measure, and package foods according to recipe specs.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, batters per standardized recipes.
• Bake or cook items according to recipes for Line Cooks.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Sanitize prep area and line trash cans; take out trash and reline cans.
• Complete daily cleaning and organizational tasks as assigned by the Chef.
• Be a contributing team member and show teamwork with culinary staff.

Job description

Cut foods as specified by standardized recipes.

Read and understand recipes.

Pre-weigh, measure, and package foods according to recipe specifications for later use by Line Cooks.

Prepare sauces, dressing, batters, and other hand crafted foods according to standardized recipes for later cooking.

Bake or cook certain food items according to recipes for later use by Line Cooks.

Remove floor mats, sweep, scrub, and mop floor; wash mats and replace on cleaned floor.

Sanitize prep area and line trash cans.

Take out trash and reline cans as needed throughout shift.

Assist others as needed.

Keep work area clean, organized, and safe at all times.

Clean and sanitize prep area according to Chef's instructions.

Complete daily cleaning and organizational tasks assigned by the Chef.

Be a contributing team member by showing teamwork with the culinary team and the rest of the staff.

Requirements

Must be able to do the following constantly: stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach outward, and push/pull 10-25 lbs.

Must be able to do the following frequently: reach above shoulder, bend, lift/carry 26-50 lbs, and push/pull 26-50 lbs.

Must be able to do the following occasionally: climb and squat or kneel.

Must be able to work in a fast paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types.

Can become crowded, hot, and can become high-pressure.

Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment (non slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 25 lbs, safety glove when using knife, and specific "chef" pants.