Prep Cook

Julies Culinary Services LLC; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Julies Culinary Services LLC is seeking a Prep Cook to support kitchen staff in meal prep and ingredient handling. You will organize storage, label items, chop ingredients, and sanitize work areas during and after service.

Responsibilities include completing prep tasks from the Head Chef, labeling and stocking ingredients, washing and chopping produce and meats, measuring seasonings, parboiling and reducing sauces, and keeping the kitchen clean while following nutrition and sanitary regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in food prep and kitchen tasks.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Labeling and stocking ingredients on accessible shelves.
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats.
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients.
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes.
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen.
• Adhering to nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards.
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and coordinating resupply orders.

Skills

Dexterity

Cooking practices

Food safety

ServSafe certified

Math skills

Taste and smell

Organization

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Heavy lifting

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts

About the Role

A prep cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to the kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food in storage units, performing tasks like chopping ingredients and sanitizing their work station during and after service.

Prep Cook Responsibilities

Prep Cooks perform various food preparations, cooking and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for patrons. Their duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from Head Chef or Kitchen Manager

• Labeling and Stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with the other kitchen and management to order an resupply inventory

Skills and Qualifications

• Superior dexterity skills to operate tools quickly and safely
• Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
• Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification
• Good Math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements
• Strong sense of smell and taste
• Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skils
• Great collaboration and teamwork skils
• Effective communication skils
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a hot environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for hours