Prep Cook

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. is seeking a kitchen team member responsible for producing and maintaining menu items according to recipes and specifications. You will follow safety, sanitation, and quality standards to ensure timely, consistent results.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, adhering to portions, stocking supplies, and working as part of a coordinated team to meet production goals.

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 you are in proper uniform.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment in like-new condition; practice clean as you go.
• Follow recipes and sanitation standards to ensure timely production.
• Use scales and measurement tools to portion accurately and control yield.
• Stock supplies ahead of rush periods and coordinate with the team.
• Contribute to teamwork and organize tasks to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Initiative

Professional image

Education

High school diploma

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