Prep Cook

Wischermann Partners; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

Wischermann Partners in Minnesota is seeking a Prep Cook to support kitchen operations, including washing, cutting, measuring, and portioning ingredients according to recipes and production standards.

The role requires at least one year of experience in a full-service hotel or restaurant, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a food service certification. Applicants should maintain clean stations, follow health regulations, and work well with a team to ensure timely, quality food production.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Food service certification required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a full-service restaurant or hotel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist with kitchen food production according to recipes.
• Maintain organized prep stations and ensure safety and sanitation standards.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food products to prevent waste.
• Support opening and closing side duties and assist the team as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food service certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Romas - Owatonna, MN 55060

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School or Equivalent

Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: AM/PM

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

BENEFITS

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients and food items in support of kitchen operations, including washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, measuring, and portioning ingredients according to recipes and production standards. The Prep Cook assists with food preparation for menu items and specials, maintains organized and properly stocked workstations, and ensures all food is prepared and stored in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards. The Prep Cook must strictly adhere to all state and local health regulations, food handling procedures, and kitchen cleanliness requirements while supporting efficient and consistent food production

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inform Sous Chef of any shortages before the item runs out.
• Prepare ingredients for food production by washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, measuring, mixing, and portioning according to recipes and production guides.
• Assist with food preparation for menu items and specials in accordance with standards and quality expectations.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food products following procedures and food safety standards.
• Utilize excess ingredients appropriately to minimize waste and support daily production needs.
• Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station.
• Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all departmental policies, service standards, food safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of equipment and use all equipment safely and only as intended.
• Maintain complete knowledge of food preparation procedures, ingredient specifications, and recipes for assigned work area.
• Maintain complete knowledge of designated plating, allergies, and garnishes for each dish.
• Maintain organized, clean, and properly stocked prep stations throughout each shift.
• Complete opening and closing side duties.
• Ensure maximum usage of all supplies to attain budgeted food cost and to prevent waste.
• Use all chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and outlet requirements.
• Maintain a professional and personable appearance at all times, according to Wischermann standards.
• Successfully achieve the Wischermann’s core values of ownership, innovation, craft, respect, and community.
• All other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Minimum one years’ experience in a similar position with a full-service hotel or restaurant.
• Food service certification required.
• Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail and speed and accuracy with the ability to remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement.
• Ability to work effectively with co‑workers as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on own and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for entire shift.
• Requires writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be provided through the interactive process to enable qualified applicants and associates to perform the essential functions of the position.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, and we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.