Prep Cook

Original Roadhouse Grill; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Original Roadhouse Grill in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare raw products for entrees, appetizers and sides and to set up workstations. You will read prep lists and follow recipes to ensure timely preparation.

The role emphasizes maintaining safety and sanitation, labeling and storing items, and rotating stock by FIFO. You may also assist in the dish area and perform duties as assigned in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Prep cook skills include reading prep lists and following recipes.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Label, date and store prepared products properly.
• Rotate products according to FIFO.

Responsibilities

• Sets up work area, equipment and utensils.
• Reads prep list for the day’s assignments.
• Prepares prep list items according to recipe book.
• Covers, labels and stores prepared products.
• Follows health, safety, sanitation and security standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife handling

Safety & sanitation

FIFO inventory control

Teamwork

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

SUMMARY

The Prep Cook prepares raw product to be used by the restaurant staff in the preparation of entrees, appetizers and side items.

Reports To: Restaurant Manager

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up work area, equipment and utensils.
• Reads prep list for the day's assignments.
• Prepares prep list items according to recipe book.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Covers, labels, dates and stores prepared products.
• Rotates products according to FIFO principle.
• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene in compliance with local health ordinances.
• Cleans work area, stores utensil, disassembles and cleans equipment.
• On occasion, the Prep Cook will need to work in the dish machine area and operate the dish machine.
• Follows all health, safety, sanitation and security standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

The Prep Cook must be well groomed and neatly dressed in a clean uniform. See employee handbook for a complete description of the dress code for the back or the house employee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Actions: The Prep Cook will be required to engage in the following physical action for up to an eight-hour shift:

• 55% Standing
• 5% Walking
• 15% Carrying
• 10% Lifting
• 5% Reaching
• 10% Cleaning

The Prep Cook will be required to lift up to 50 pounds. The Prep Cook works extensively with knives, and mechanized cutting and slicing equipment. The Prep Cook's hands are submerged in water for extended periods.

Environmental Exposure: The Prep Cook is exposed to heat, moisture, smoke and cleaning chemicals used in the kitchen.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/LTD)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid sick leave
• Employee Assistance Plan
• A dynamic and energetic work atmosphere
• Career development