Prep Cook

Rib & Chop House; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in North Platte is seeking a prep cook to ensure the timely and quality preparation of food. You will follow established procedures and maintain high standards for food safety and cleanliness. Ideal candidates should have a passion for food, and experience is welcome, but we are willing to train those new to the industry. Join our team for a rewarding culinary experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to execute brand standards in a high-volume environment.
• Appreciation for food quality and presentation.
• Willingness to learn if new to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using established procedures.
• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Coordinate food production with meal serving times.
• Maintain a clean work area and equipment.

Skills

High volume production management

Guest-focused service

Food preparation techniques

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Benefits

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

The prep cook is responsible for the timely and quality preparation of food and products to be utilized in the restaurants standards of excellence. The prep cook must adhere to the established food production programs and procedures of the restaurant. Prep cooks must comply with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards. The prep cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.

What are we looking for?

• A genuine and thoughtful approach to executing brand standards in a high-volume steak house environment.
• An appreciation for perfect execution and guest focused service.
• The ability to manage high volume production in a fast-paced environment.
• Love of food and appreciation for producing high quality
• A tremendous ability to communicate with fellow team members and supervisors.
• A can-do, problem solving and fun-loving attitude.
• Experience is great, but we will teach you everything you need to know if you are new to our exciting and rewarding industry.

A Prep Cook will:

• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Communicates with production team throughout the shift.
• Follows proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Maintains daily production records.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.