Prep Cook

Granite City Inc; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant seeks a Prep Cook to maintain quality and safety standards in food preparation. Responsibilities include adhering to recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring timely readiness of the kitchen. Candidates should possess strong multitasking abilities, a positive attitude, and experience in food handling.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule including nights, days, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Timeliness and punctuality in station readiness.
• Maintain cleanliness and equipment in peak condition.
• Ensure adherence to recipes and portion control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

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Job Summary:To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's, safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player
  
  

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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