Prep Cook

Reunion Kitchen + Drink; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Reunion Kitchen + Drink in Santa Barbara is seeking a cook to join a busy kitchen team. You will prepare meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces and other items with proper temperature control and clean work habits.

We value reliability, a positive attitude and teamwork. Experience in a kitchen is desirable; strong knife skills and the ability to read recipes are important for this role.

Qualifications

• Restaurant experience desirable.
• Excellent knife handling skills and safe food handling procedures.
• Must be able to read and understand recipes preparation and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellent food preparation and food quality.
• Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment.
• Follows recipes, including standard portion control, cooking methods and quality standards, according to our specifications.
• Ensure menu recipes are prepared in a timely manner, making sure to prioritize what is needed on the cook’s line first.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the management team.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Reading recipes

Communication

Job description

Qualifications & Skills

Restaurant experience desirable. Excellent knife handling skills and safe food handling procedures. Must be able to read and understand recipes preparation and have excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & More)
• True Focus on Work Life Balance With Scheduling
• Opportunities for Growth With a Fast Growing Restaurant Company

Summary of Position

Cook and prepare food products including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils safely. Monitors proper food temperature, rotating and storing food in a proper manner. Maintaining a clean, sanitary cooking area. Have a great sense of urgency to assist the cooks' line when needed during the peak hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures excellent food preparation and food quality.
• Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in grills, fryers and a variety of another kitchen equipment.
• Follows recipes, including standard portion control, cooking methods and quality standards, according to our specifications.
• Ensure menu recipes are prepared in a timely manner, making sure to prioritize what is needed on the cook’s line first.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the management team.
• Inform the KM team immediately of product shortages.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisors.
• Follow all other REUNIONKITCHEN+DRINK policies and procedures.
• Acts as a team player, recognizing and helping any fellow worker (dishwasher, cook, host, SA’s, manager, etc.) that needs help.
• Accepts direction from management, leads Team members.
• Come to work on time and prepare for every shift with the following: all required necessities including a positive attitude, high morale, commitment and appropriate uniform.
• Remains flexible in daily schedule changes depending on the needs of the restaurant.

Physical Demands and Requirements

• Lifting and carrying of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Extensive and prolonged walking, standing, bending, and reaching required.
• Occasional sitting and twisting are required.
• Grasping and fine manipulation using hands are required.
• Ability to work up to 8-10 hours per day.

Other Requirements

• Must have a current food handler’s card or any required by law in given state.
• Must complete California workplace harassment training and/or any additional training required by law.
• Must be able to maintain our consistent food quality and high standards.