Prep Cook

ADP, Inc.; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a prep cook for a part-time position in The Colony, TX. The role supports line cooks, ensures ingredient availability, and maintains kitchen hygiene.

The candidate should have basic kitchen knowledge, health and safety awareness, and a cooperative mindset to work in a fast-paced environment. Eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• Proven experience as prep cook.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for cooking and serving.
• Be present in the kitchen and communicate with others.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings for recipes.
• Maintain proper ingredient temperatures and storage.
• Ensure availability and quality of ingredients at all times.
• Clean equipment, dishes, and workspace.
• Prepare foods per customer and supervisor instructions.
• Package prepared foods to fit customer needs.
• Prepare for cooking by washing, peeling, and cutting as required.
• Tender food to servers for delivery.
• Report damaged equipment and low supplies to supervisors.
• Comply with sanitation guidelines and policies.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Monitor cooking equipment temperatures and cooling rooms.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Skills

Ingredients knowledge

Kitchen equipment

Prep cook experience

Health & safety

Manual dexterity

Team player

Communication skills

Positivity under pressure

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training asset

Job description

Prep Cook

Part Time The Colony, TX, US

Job purpose

Assists line cook in preparing and serving of food items. Assist other back of the house employees in various kitchen tasks including ensuring ingredients are in house and up to specifications, providing general cleaning and sanitizing equipment for cooking, washing and storing of food.

Essential Functions

• Prepare food for cooking, serving.
• Being present in the kitchen and communicating with others.
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Ensure ingredients are properly kept at appropriate temperature.
• Ensure availability and quality of ingredients at all times.
• Clean work equipment, dishes, utensils, and work areas.
• Prepare food stuff according to instructions from customer and supervisor order.
• Package prepared foods to fit customer’s need.
• Prepare for cooking process by cutting, washing, peeling, and cutting required foods.
• Tender food to waiters/waitresses to serve up to customers.
• Report damaged equipment and low supplies to supervisors.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Monitor with care the temperature of the cooking equipment and cooling rooms.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Experience as a prep cook is preferred but not required. Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.

Qualifications include:

• Knowledge of ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• Proven experience as prep cook.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Very good physical condition and endurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable; Training from a culinary school will be an asset.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Working conditions

Fast paced environment that can be extremely hot and cold at various times. You will be around sharp objects, hot surfaces and in areas where the floor may be wet or slippery at times.

Physical requirements

• Required to work on your feet and stand for 8 hours a day.
• Pick up 50 lbs or less on a regular base.