Prep Cook

Art & Jake's Sports Bar & Grill; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Same/Next-Day Pay Available

Extensive training program

Job summary

Art & Jake's Sports Bar & Grill in Lansing, Michigan, is looking for a Prep Cook to assist in meal preparation and maintain kitchen organization. The ideal candidate will have proven food handling experience and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

The position includes responsibilities such as measuring ingredients, preparing simple dishes, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. We offer competitive salary, training programs, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven food preparation and food handling experience.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine kitchen tasks.
• Follow the prep list created to plan duties.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Company Overview:

We are a high-volume sports bar and grill, a neighborhood favorite for families and individuals to celebrate a special occasion, catch the big game or just to have lunch or dinner. With over 100 tv’s showing all sporting events, there is never a dull moment in our bar. We provide a fast paced and exciting environment for our staff, and we also provide the tools to for our staff to be successful. We only use the best ingredients available to make every meal remarkable.

Job Summary:

A Prep Cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage closets, performing tasks like chopping ingredients and sanitizing their workstation during and after service.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine kitchen tasks.
• Follow the prep list created 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, and other meal prep.
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
• Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proven food preparation and food handling experience.
• Working knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• The ability to follow standardized recipes.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Benefits/Perks:

• An extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Same/Next-Day Pay Available