Prep Cook

Another Broken Egg Cafe; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Another Broken Egg Cafe is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to assist in all kitchen operations, ensuring quality and service standards are met. You will help in preparing quality products by following prep lists and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, stay organized, and collaborate with the head chef and line cooks to keep prep on schedule, maintain product freshness, and uphold sanitation requirements.

Qualifications

• Lift up to 70 lbs, up to 20 times per shift.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Work frequently in a hot and damp environment.
• Use of hands required 100% of time.
• Stand, move, & walk all of 6-8 hour shift.
• Must be able to hear other personnel request in loud environments.
• Must be able to read, organize and execute all prep lists.
• Must be able to pass safety & sanitation validation.
• Ability to maintain calm demeanor in a fast paced, high intensity environment.
• Wear proper dress code attire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all prep lists according to recipe requirements and adhere to product sensitivity.
• Ensures that all prepared food meets the standard of excellence of ABEA.
• Control & promote kitchen cleanliness by constantly “working clean”.
• Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents by maintaining an orderly work station. Notify manager promptly of any problems.
• Ensure food quality by maintaining high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food products.
• Complete assigned work for stocking and setting up work station.
• Clean and sanitize on a routine basis.
• Ensure proper rotation of all products and stock products to determined pars. Label & date all perishable items to ensure freshness standards are met.
• Keep immediate supervisor promptly and full informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance. Take prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative course of action which may be taken.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of the position.
• Help create a positive working environment with positive actions. Discusses production priorities with manager and line cooks.
• Perform all position responsibilities and performance objectives in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures.

Skills

Stamina & endurance

Recipe reading

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

Assist in all kitchen operations ensuring the restaurant and company standards of quality and service are met. Assist in preparing quality products through consistent execution of all prep lists for the cooking process and according to company standards. Maintain a safe and clean kitchen area.

Primary Responsibilities::

• Prepare all prep lists according to recipe requirements and adhere to product sensitivity.
• Ensures that all prepared food meets the standard of excellence of ABEA.
• Control & promote kitchen cleanliness by constantly “working clean”.
• Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents by maintaining an orderly work station. Notify manager promptly of any problems.
• Ensure food quality by maintaining high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food products.
• Complete assigned work for stocking and setting up work station.
• Clean and sanitize on a routine basis.
• Ensure proper rotation of all products and stock products to determined pars. Label & date all perishable items to ensure freshness standards are met.
• Keep immediate supervisor promptly and full informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance. Take prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative course of action which may be taken.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of the position.

Accountabilities::

• Keep manager & supervisors promptly and fully informed of all issues (i.e. problems, unusual matters of significance and positive events) and take prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action.
• Help create a positive working environment with positive actions. Discusses production priorities with manager and line cooks.
• Perform all position responsibilities and performance objectives in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative working atmosphere, which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Set up station and locate necessary utensils and equipment for food preparation.
• Keep updated on recipe changes & produces assigned items exactly according to recipes.
• Prepare items with the necessary measuring devices and scales to control food costs.

Job Qualifications::

• Lift and carry up to 70 lbs. Up to 20 times a shift.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Work frequently in a hot and damp environment.
• Use of hands required 100% of time.
• Stand, move, & walk all of 6-8 hour shift.
• Must be able to hear other personnel request in the midst of loud background noise.
• Must be able to read, organize and execute all prep lists.
• Must be able to pass any safety & sanitation validation &/or testing.
• Ability to maintain calm demeanor in a fast paced, high intensity environment.
• Wear proper dress code attire.

Another Broken Egg Cafe isn't your typical breakfast, brunch and lunch place. Our menu is second-to-none, loaded with fresh ingredients and creative recipes across a wide variety of breakfast classics, memorable brunch dishes and lunchtime favorites. Each location is designed to feel like a casual getaway, served up with a generous side of family, friends and friendly service.
Much of our success can be linked to our philosophy that "Nothing Short of Right is Right.” Each restaurant is managed by a hands-on owner who believes every detail is important in making our guests happy. So from the time you enter to the time you leave, your dining experience feels like a relaxing vacation, yet with all the comforts of being close to home.