Prep-Cook

The Walker Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Walker Group in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to join our restaurant team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes for guests, upholding quality and presentation standards.

The ideal candidate brings prep cook experience, strong knife skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. ServeSafe or Food Handler certification is preferred or willing to attain.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook experience preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler certification (or willingness to attain).
• Attention to detail and strong knife skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs and stand for 8+ hours.
• Effective communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation and labeling of product in the walk in.
• Taste, taste, taste. Ensure all prep is cooked and seasoned correctly.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate with the incoming shift as to what prep items need to be completed/prioritized.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Able to lift 30 lbs

Stand for 8+ hours

Teachable

Effective communication

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

We are looking for an experienced Prep Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a prep cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification.

You also have an attention for detail, possess solid knife technique, and can manage multiple prep-projects at one time. You excel at keeping an organized and clean walk-in and are committed to ensuring that your co-workers do the same. You take seriously the responsibility of tracking waste and communicate with your managers when something in the waste log is of concern.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation and labeling of product in the walk in.
• Taste, taste, taste. Ensure all prep is cooked and seasoned correctly.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
• Communicate with the incoming shift as to what prep items need to be completed/prioritized.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a prep cook preferred.
• Attention for detail
• Teachable.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours