Prep Cook

Areas Deutschland; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Areas USA is seeking a kitchen teammate to coordinate opening/closing tasks and assist in fast-paced operations. You will prepare food to specifications, label and wrap products, and communicate with the chef for instructions, while upholding health codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean utensils and equipment, performing end-of-day inventory, and following ServSafe procedures in a teamwork-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructions.
• Capacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment ware.
• Exposed to variable temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple orders and prepare food to specifications, labeling and wrapping according to ServSafe procedures.
• Communicate with chef for instructions or training.
• Uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow safety procedures.
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties and end-of-day inventory.

Skills

Prep sheets literacy

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Knives

Small equipment

Job description

Overview - $18.07 per hourCoordinate multiple orders on demand and be part of a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork and excellence.ResponsibilitiesPrepare food to specifications before and during unit operations, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, and label, date and wrap food products in accordance with ServSafe proceduresCommunicate with chef for any instructions or trainingUphold all health codes and sanitation regulations and follow all safety, security and kitchen proceduresMaintains food, utensils and equipment in a clean and orderly mannerPerform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelinesQualificationsAbility to read and comprehend prep sheets and follow instructionsCapacity to use kitchen tools safely, including knives and small equipment warePhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift 20 lbs. or more, as well as stand and bend for long periods of timeManual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipmentExposed to variable temperatures