Prep Cook

Moxie Bread Co; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Wellness resources

Job summary

Moxie Bread Co. is seeking a Prep Cook to help prepare recipes and craft moxie products across our locations. You will prep components for the sandwich team, assist with pastries, and build grab-and-go items while ensuring recipes and standards are followed.

You will work closely with kitchen and pastry chefs and other staff to keep the kitchen running efficiently, with flexibility for early mornings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook or in a similar kitchen role is preferred but not required.
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of cooking techniques. Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Food safety knowledge, certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow Moxie Recipes and builds to accurately make products.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of your individual work area and the facility as a whole.
• Put away orders as they are received in their appropriate places and consolidating as needed.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures, including proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients.
• Support other teammates and departments as necessary.
• Maintain and clean kitchen equipment, including knives, blenders, and mixers. Report any maintenance or repair needs.
• Work effectively with other kitchen staff to accomplish projects in a timely manner.
• Work alongside staff in multiple departments.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Knife skills

Follow recipes

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced

Multitasking

Food safety

Certification preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Wellness resources

Location

Moxie Bread Co. - Production

Job Type

Full-Time/Part-Time

Summary

As a Prep Cook at Moxie Bread Co, you will play a crucial role in our kitchen by preparing recipes and crafting moxie products. Your responsibilities will include prepping components for our sandwich team, helping craft pastry items such as cookies and brownies and building grab and go items for all three of our Moxie Locations. Ensuring that all food is prepared according to our recipes and standards, you will work closely with the kitchen and pastry chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure that the kitchen runs as efficiently as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation

• Follow Moxie Recipes and builds to accurately make products

Kitchen Organization

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of your individual work area and the facility as a whole
• Put away orders as they are received in their appropriate places and consolidating as needed

Food Safety

• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures, including proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients.

Cooking Assistance

• Support other teammates and departments as necessary

Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain and clean kitchen equipment, including knives, blenders, and mixers. Report any maintenance or repair needs.

Collaboration

• Work effectively with other kitchen staff to accomplish projects in a timely manner
• Work alongside staff in multiple departments

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook or in a similar kitchen role is preferred but not required.
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of cooking techniques. Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Food safety knowledge, certification preferred..

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for handling delicate items and using equipment

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat, noise, and potential hazards.
• Flexibility in working hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays, may be required.