Prep Cook

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant company in Troy, Michigan seeks a dedicated team member to ensure the quality of menu items according to specified recipes and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Responsibilities include adhering to recipes, managing portion control, and working efficiently as part of a team. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, safe food handling practices, and ability to work a flexible schedule involving nights, days, and weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure station readiness at scheduled time and proper uniform.
• Maintain brisk and steady pace, organized work.
• Achieve 100% recipe knowledge when prepping.
• Use scales, measuring spoons, and perform portion control.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness at all times.
• Work productivity measured by quality and quantity.
• Organize supplies before rush.
• Collaborate effectively with team.

Skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Ability to work and communicate well with others

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Safe food handling

Team player

Job description

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 imageMust 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