Prep Cook

famousdavescareers; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Dave's in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a dedicated line cook to produce and maintain high-quality menu items according to our recipes and specifications. You will ensure safety, sanitation, and timely execution while following procedures and standards.

Responsibilities include preparing and portioning, maintaining cleanliness, working as part of a fast-paced team, and thinking ahead to stock supplies before rush periods. A flexible schedule with nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must.
• Responsible behavior and professional image.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Station ready to work at scheduled time and in proper uniform.
• Maintain brisk, steady pace; stay organized; avoid unnecessary steps.
• Adhere to recipes with 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting.
• Portion using scales and spoons; perform portion control tests.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean and in like-new condition; practice clean-as-you-go.
• Productivity measured by quality and quantity of output within set time frames.
• Maintain strong organizational skills.
• Forecast and stock supplies before rushes.
• Work well as part of a team.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Initiative

Positive attitude

Safety consciousness

Professional image

Job description

Job Summary:

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's, safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications:

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays