Prep Cook

Front Porch Communities & Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Front Porch Communities & Services is seeking a Prep Cook (Assistant Cook) in San Diego, California, to prepare food under the supervision of senior cooks. You will ensure the quality and presentation of dishes, manage your station, and maintain kitchen sanitation.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma/GED and has food handling certification along with 1+ years of relevant experience. This full-time position runs Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers’ certification from local health department required.
• 1+ years of previous Prep or Assistant Cook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares raw ingredients for cooking.
• Responsible for keeping a single station fully stocked.
• Ensures that the kitchen meets sanitation standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Station management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position

Prep Cook (Assistant Cook)

Full Time: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef, a Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food as directed by a senior Cook. The Prep Cook plates dishes attractively and ensures the quality of different dishes. The Cook knows how to use a variety of techniques to prepare any dish assigned. Often the Prep Cook is assigned to a single station where they are responsible for preparing a single type of food by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Prepares raw ingredients for cooking. Chopping vegetables, butchering meat, cleaning seafood, breading items, panning desserts and breads, etc.
• Responsible for keeping a single station or multiple stations fully stocked at mealtimes.
• Responsible for the storage of food, both incoming stock and leftovers for own station(s).
• Assists in unloading delivery trucks and ensures that food is stored in the appropriate conditions.
• Aids in determining if leftovers can be reused or if they must be disposed of.
• Keeps track of supplies used to aid in re-ordering supplies as necessary.
• Responsible for their own station, ensuring all items are cleaned and ready for use before and after each shift.
• Aids in ensuring that the entire kitchen meets sanitation standards.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Credentials

• Food Handlers’ certification from local health department

Education and Equivalent Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

Experience With Equivalent Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous Prep or Assistant Cook experience preferred

Compensation Disclaimer

The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.