Prep Cook

Benihana - Temecula; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Benihana - Temecula is seeking a kitchen utility to maintain cleanliness in the back of the house, assist with food preparation, and keep prep areas organized and sanitary.

The role involves daily setup and breakdown of prep space, checking equipment, following opening/closing duties, and helping the dishwasher as needed. Prior kitchen experience is preferred but not required, and a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation knowledge required.
• Previous experience in food preparation or in a restaurant, catering, hotel kitchen is desirable but not required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily routine cleaning tasks throughout the back of the house as directed by supervisor.
• Sets up and breaks down the prep area and kitchen line daily.
• Checks equipment to ensure it is operating correctly; promptly reports any issues to management.
• Follows opening and closing duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Checks the walk in, storage area, and refrigerators for proper storage and temperatures for food maintenance.
• Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area.
• Prepares a variety of food items for cooking. This involves washing, peeling, and/or cutting food items, including fruits, vegetables, meats and fish.
• Identifies and communicates to Head Kitchen Chef any food items that may have expired and/or have not been prepared correctly so that the items may be disposed of and recorded correctly.
• Retrieves food items from the fridge or freezer. Stores food in containers, the fridge or freezer.
• Weights or measures ingredients, refills kitchen bottles, shakers or storage as required.
• Stacks and stores food supplies, equipment, or other utensils in the kitchen.
• Assists dishwasher when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Skills

Basic food preparation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen. Food preparation and prep area maintenance. Organization of all assigned areas as well as maintaining the areas sanitary and clean. Other utility and/or maintenance duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

In accordance with restaurant's service and cooking procedures:

• Performs daily routine cleaning tasks throughout the back of the house as directed by supervisor.
• Sets up and breaks down the prep area and kitchen line daily.
• Checks equipment to ensure it is operating correctly; promptly reports any issues to management.
• Follows opening and closing duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Checks the walk in, storage area, and refrigerators for proper storage and temperatures for food maintenance.
• Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area.
• Prepares a variety of food items for cooking. This involves washing, peeling, and/or cutting food items, including fruits, vegetables, meats and fish.
• Identifies and communicates to Head Kitchen Chef any food items that may have expired and/or have not been prepared correctly so that the items may be disposed of and recorded correctly.
• Retrieves food items from the fridge or freezer. Stores food in containers, the fridge or freezer.
• Weighs or measures ingredients, refills kitchen bottles, shakers or storage as required.
• Stacks and stores food supplies, equipment, or other utensils in the kitchen.
• Assists dishwasher when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Basic food preparation knowledge required.
• Previous experience in food preparation preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working in a restaurant, catering business or hotel kitchen highly desirable.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

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