Prep Cook

Workstream; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream is seeking a dedicated individual for food preparation and cleaning duties. Responsibilities include preparing salads and appetizers according to a prep sheet, ensuring cleanliness from ceiling to floor, and lifting weights up to 75 lbs.

The working environment can be humid and noisy, with temperatures ranging from 70 to 110 degrees. Previous experience in food handling is a plus, and the role requires strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to prepare salads, appetizers, and various foods.
• Must perform extensive cleaning from ceiling to floor.
• Ability to calculate and organize food preparation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to company policy and procedure.
• Maintain cleanliness before and after each shift.
• Lift and carry weights of up to 75 lbs.

Skills

Ability to lift weights up to 75lbs

Communication skills

Basic food preparation skills

Cleaning and sanitation knowledge

Tools

Knives

Mixers

Food processors

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare salads, appetizers, and various foods outlined on the food item prep sheet.
• Carry miscellaneous weights up to 75lbs.
• Extensive cleaning from ceiling to floor is mandatory.
• Read and write as well as verbally communicate.

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

Adjust, bend, break, carve, clean, clear, close, connect, control, cut, dial, fasten, finish, fold, gather, guide, handle, hear, hold, insert, lift, load, lock, maintain, make, mix, open, place, polish, position, pour, print, pull, push, remove, scrape, secure, separate, sort, speak, switch, tighten, transport, turn, unload, weigh, write.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Advise, calculate, classify, compare, coordinate, detect, estimate, evaluate, influence, inspect, instruct, interpret, measure, observe, organize, plan, read, record, select, sort, supervise, verify.

METHODS, TECHNIQUES, PROCEDURES

• Cut meats and fish: Select, weigh and record proper meat/fish for the day. Select and sharpen knives, cut meat/fish properly, obtain proper percentages, wrap and date and return to cooler all in a certain time frame. Interact in limited space.
• Prepare salads, appetizers, various foods on food item prep list: Select various items and quantity to be prepared for that day, record items that need to be prepared and that are prepared. Slice, chop, cut, trim, etc. various items in a certain time frame. Interact in limited space.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Extensive cleaning after every shift from floor to ceiling
• Ladder use
• Lifting weights up to 75 lbs.
• Preparation in a certain time frame (usually all tasks to be completed in a 7-9 hour shift).
• Preparation for all food items according to company policy and procedure.

OUTPUT

Daily tasks in each area have their own certain time limit. Expected outcome is above satisfactory according to manager’s judgment. Unsatisfactory outcome results in written and/or oral warning. Continued unsatisfactory outcome may result in termination.

EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

• Work surface: Any where from 3ft x 3ft, to 4ft x 10ft stainless steel/ wooden counter tops that are stationary. Tile floors.
• Controls: knobs, levers toggles, that reach from head to toe.
• Equipment: Hazardous electrical equipment involving heat and sharp blades. Miscellaneous knives. Equipment with moving parts, IE: mixers, blenders, slicers, food processors, etc.
• Materials: Various foods. Some chemicals for cleaning.
• Aids: Various pots and pans, carts, utensils scales, back support belts available.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 70 to 110 degrees indoor/outdoor, humid and wet
• Medium to high noise level
• Possibility of cuts, bruises, burns, infections, shock, explosions and slips and falls
• Exposed to odors, gases, fumes
• Bright light level
• Ventilation moderate to low
• Radiation (microwave)
• Cramped spaces

SUPERVISION

Workers are responsible for all assigned work done in all areas. Reports to the General Manager. Assistant manager, Kitchen manager, Corporate Management and Owners.