Prep Cook

Areas USA, Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking staff for a fast-paced kitchen role, paying $19.25 per hour. You will coordinate multiple orders, prepare food to specs, and work with the chef to follow directions while maintaining sanitation and safety standards. Prioritizes teamwork and excellence in daily operations.

Responsibilities include opening and closing duties, side work, and end-of-day inventory, with focus on quality, speed, and consistent meal preparation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow prep sheets.
• Ability to safely use knives and kitchen equipment.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift 20 lbs.
• Must work well in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple orders on demand in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Prepare food to specifications.
• Communicate with chef for instructions.
• Uphold health codes and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of food, utensils and equipment.
• Open, close and perform side work and inventory.

Skills

Read prep sheets

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Knife safety

Tools

Knives

Small kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview - $19.25 per hourCoordinate multiple orders on demand and be part of a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork and excellence.ResponsibilitiesPrepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date and wrap food products in accordance with ServSafe proceduresCommunicate with chef for any instructions or trainingUphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow all safety, security and kitchen proceduresMaintains food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly mannerPerform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelinesQualificationsAbility to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructionsCapacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment warePhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift 20 lbs. or more, as well as stand and bend for long periods of timeManual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipmentExposed to variable temperatures