Prep Cook

Thegreatgreekgrill; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team as a Prep Cook, where your culinary skills will shine! In this role, you will prepare fresh and delicious food while adhering to strict recipe standards and safety protocols. You'll work closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure all ingredients are prepped to perfection, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your culinary skills in a fast-paced environment, making a meaningful impact on guest satisfaction. If you're passionate about food and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Understanding of ingredients, recipes, kitchen safety, and hygiene.
• Able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep list created by Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare ingredients by washing and slicing vegetables and cutting meats.
• Label and stock all food products for proper rotation.

Skills

Kitchen Safety

Food Preparation

Recipe Adherence

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Storage Systems

Job description

As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for a strict adherence to recipe standards. The Prep Cook is committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs with further direction from Management. The Prep Cook is also responsible for knowing the food hierarchy in the storage of products in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, and also keeping the dry storage organized. The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing fresh, delicious food that looks great too.

• Responsibilities:
  • Follow prep list created by Kitchen Manager
  • Follow recipes by accurately measuring ingredients and following mixing methods
  • Prepare ingredients by washing and slicing vegetables and cutting meats
  • Undertake basic cooking duties such as sauteeing vegetables and boiling soups
  • Label and stock all food products for proper rotation
  • Understanding of sanitation and cleanliness standards and procedures
  • Perform other related duties as requested

• Qualifications:
  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Good understanding of ingredients, recipes, kitchen safety and hygiene
  • Familiar with general kitchen equipment and appliances
  • Able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently
  • Able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable transportation
  • Able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs