Prep Cook

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is seeking a Prep Cook to ensure strict adherence to recipe standards and safety guidelines. You will assist in food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and follow management direction to deliver high-quality dishes with proper safety equipment and accurate measurements.

Responsibilities include stocking prep items, washing and slicing vegetables, cutting meats, and basic cooking such as sauteing and boiling.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of food items. We have a diverse menu that requires speed and accurate preparation, and you should feel proud of each item you prepare.
• Follow prep list and be proactive about keeping prep items always in stock
• 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
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and the cleanliness of your surroundings.
• Working as a team to achieve standards in preparation and delivery of food items

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Lifts 20 lbs

Job description

General 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

• Responsible for the preparation of food items. We have a diverse menu that requires speed and accurate preparation, and you should feel proud of each item you prepare.


• Follow prep list and be proactive about keeping prep items always in stock


• 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


• Responsible for maintaining equipment and the cleanliness of your surroundings.


• Working as a team to achieve standards in preparation and delivery of food items

Qualifications

• 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

Education Background

• None

Schedule/Compensation

• Part-time/Full-Time/Hourly


• 10-40 hours weekly.