Prep Cook

Hard Rock Cafe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Cafe in San Jose is seeking a Heart of the House team member to fill Line Cook/Prep Cook/Receiver/Inside & Outside Expo roles. You will support kitchen operations, prep, cook to spec, and help maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

The position is hourly, reports to Café Management, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and efficient service. Pay range is $19–$25 per hour, with eligibility for the company benefits program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 100 pounds.
• Standing or moving up to 8+ hours.
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and ordering product.
• Preparing recipes and menu items to specification.
• Labeling, dating, and refrigerating prepped items.
• Setting up, stocking, and breaking down kitchen stations.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, line, expo, dish room and back dock.

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION: HEART OF THE HOUSE - LINE COOK/PREP

COOK/RECEIVER/INSIDE & OUTSIDE EXPO

Authentic Experiences That Rock

HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL

LOCATION: Hard Rock Cafe -

Position Title

Heart of the House - Line Cook/Prep Cook/Receiver/Inside & Outside Expo

REPORTS TO: Café Management

DIRECT REPORTS: None

DATE CREATED: 2/2/2016

FLSA STATUS: Hourly - Overtime Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Even though you may not come into direct contact with guests, your responsibilities are key to the Cafe's success. At Hard Rock, you will be considered an all-around culinary employee

And Will Learn The Following Positions

• Prep Cook
• Line Cook
• Receiver
• Inside/Outside Expo

Primary Responsibilities

• Receiving and ordering product.
• Making prep recipes and menu products to spec.
• Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the line.
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, line, expo stations.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, line, expo, dish room and back dock.
• Cleaning dishes and operating a dish machine.
• Practicing safety and sanitation standards.
• Having a sense of urgency.
• Stocking products.
• Recycling products.
• Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System.
• Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs.
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
• Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures.
• Communicating professionally with co-workers and Front-of-the-House staff.
• Acting as a liaison between the Heart-of-the-House and Front-of-the-House staff.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years old
• Performing duties which require bending & reaching
• Lifting & transporting up to 100-pound containers, dish racks, and trashcans
• Standing or moving, for up to 8+ hours
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (\"having a plan\")
• Following all uniform guidelines
• Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards
• Recycling products, where possible
• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co-workers
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years old
• Performing duties which require bending & reaching
• Lifting & transporting up to 100-pound containers, dish racks, and trashcans
• Standing or moving, for up to 8+ hours
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (\"having a plan\")
• Following all uniform guidelines
• Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards
• Recycling products, where possible
• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co-workers
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.

General Sign Off

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model.

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Pay Range

Pay Range: $19 - $25