Prep Cook

Nola's Creole and Cocktails; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking a Prep Cook to assist the kitchen staff in delivering quality food products. The role involves preparing menu items, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and collaborating as part of a team. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of food preparation experience and be able to handle stress in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a great opportunity to develop culinary skills in a lively kitchen atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years Quick Service or Fast Food experience preferred.
• 1-2 years food preparation experience preferred.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation rules.

Responsibilities

• Washing, trimming, cutting, and preparing foods for cooking.
• Assisting line cooks per their instructions.
• Maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Operating cooking equipment such as grills and fryers.

Skills

Teamwork

Food preparation

Stress management

Basic math skills

Education

Current certifications as required by state and local laws

Job description

A Prep Cook is responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in delivering consistent food product to the customers according to restaurant guidelines. As a member of the Prep Cook Team, you will be responsible for working with others in a small area to prepare menu items ordered by customers. This role includes food preparation and setup of the stations on the Cooks’ Line; maintaining the highest quality of cleanliness, safety, and sanitary work environment; quick and efficient preparation of menu items; ability and willingness to work as a team and an eye for detail and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Washing, trimming, cutting, and preparing foods for cooking
• Assisting line cooks per their instructions in a consistent manner
• Maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
• Measuring ingredients as required for specific food items being prepared
• Operating cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and/or griddles
• Verifying that prepared food meets quality and quantity requirements
• Using information about daily menus to coordinate cooking times and equipment usage

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 1-2 years Quick Service or Fast Food experience preferred
• 1-2 years food preparation experience preferred
• Ability to handle stress under pressure and in fast-paced situations
• Work well with others and collaborate as a member of a team
• Basic math and calculation skills
• Current certifications as required by state and local laws
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation rules