Prep Cook

Art & Jake's Sports Bar; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food

Health insurance

Training

Vision insurance

Job summary

Art & Jake's Sports Bar in Lansing, MI is seeking a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team in meal preparation and ingredient handling. You will organize and label items, chop ingredients, and sanitize workstations during and after service.

Responsibilities include following prep lists, labeling and stocking, measuring ingredients, and setting up stations to align with recipes. Join a high-volume, family-friendly venue with quality ingredients and great teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven food preparation and handling experience.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine kitchen tasks.
• Follow the prep list to plan duties.
• Label and stock ingredients on shelves.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings.
• Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables and meat.
• Set up workstations according to recipes.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces.
• Prepare salads and entrees.
• Maintain a clean, orderly kitchen and sanitation.
• Ensure proper storage of food and utensils.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Sanitation

Knife handling

Job description

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.

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 organising and labeling food items in storage closets, performing tasks like chopping ingredients and sanitising 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, sanitising 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