Prep Cook

Smokin Fins; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Medical, dental, and vision

Short-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Meal discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Smokin Fins is hiring a Prep Cook to support the kitchen by preparing ingredients, setting up stations, and maintaining cleanliness. You will follow recipes, measure ingredients, and ensure food safety while working closely with the chef to meet high standards of quality.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to stand for extended periods, and a positive, team-oriented attitude in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age.
• Able to work between 8:00 am and 11:00 pm.
• Stand for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Health and safety rules knowledge in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist chef with ingredient preparation and station setup for recipes.
• Maintain a guest-focused service mindset.
• Ensure quality of products served.
• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables for cooking using broiler, oven, grill, fryer, and other kitchen equipment.
• Follow daily prep list and report equipment/food quality issues.
• Stock and maintain sufficient food levels at line stations.
• Maintain clean, sanitary workstation and proper food storage procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliable work ethic

Communication skills

Education

ServSafe or Food Handler certification

Job description

Join our culinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Prep Cook to play a vital role in the preparation of high-quality ingredients and contribute to the success of our kitchen operations. As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for ensuring that the kitchen is well-stocked with prepped ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in the smooth functioning of the kitchen. Your precision in measuring, chopping, and organizing ingredients will directly impact the overall efficiency and success of our culinary offerings.

Position: Prep Cook

Who We Are:

• Create raving fans: go above and beyond in the name of great service
• Bring the highest quality plate to every table
• Maintain a fun, clean, and inviting restaurant
• Be a part in improving our local community
• Operate with pride and integrity in everything we do
• Never stop improving ourselves and those around us
• As leaders in the business, everyone is equally responsible for upholding these values.
• Everyone is a leader, regardless of the role you hold in the restaurant.
• The standard you walk by is the standard you accept, and it’s up to all of us to take ownership and maintain the highest level of excellence in everything we do.

What you'll bring:

• A positive and upbeat attitude that positively influences both your team and our managers.
• Exhibit a reliable, can-do attitude, and a strong work ethic that aligns with the demands of the kitchen.
• Showcase excellent communication skills along with a keen attention to detail, essential for culinary precision.

What you'll do:

• The prep cook’s primary responsibility is to assist the chef in preparing ingredients and stations so that dishes can be made according to recipes. A key focus of this position is on food handling and safety in the kitchen.
• Maintains a GUEST focus while performing.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broiler, oven, grill, fryer, and a variety of other kitchen equipment by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Graciously and quickly fulfill any guest request possible.
• Refer to daily prep list at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Promptly report equipment and food quality or shortage problems to manager on duty Thorough knowledge of and compliance with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, recipes, policies, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portion food product prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain clean and sanitary workstation.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handle, store, label and rotate all products properly and in accordance with applicable state laws.

Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age.
• Possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members.
• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.Must be available to work between the hours of 8:00 am to 11:00pm.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety rules in the kitchen.
• Must be able to stand and work for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion work without the assistance of restraints, braces or other incumbrances that limit range of motion or physical activity.
• Must be able to lift, move and shelve products and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in temperatures exceeding 85* for extended periods of time.
• Be willing to follow directions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Be ServSafe or Food Handler certified.

Why Us?

• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Benefits available after meeting eligibility requirements:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick and safe leave (“PSSL”) - Colorado locations only
• Paid family and medical leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) and public health emergency leave (“PHEL”) - Colorado locations only
• Flexible work schedules
• Meal discounts
• An opportunity to grow your career path within our family of brands.

The base hourly pay range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position.