Prep Cook

Rein's Inc; Vernon (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Prep Cook to learn food preparation basics and assist in a clean, sanitary environment. Responsibilities include food preparation, equipment usage, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal for those eager to learn and grow in a culinary setting.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience beneficial.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learns food sanitation and cleanliness rules.
• Prepares, cooks, and portions food items.
• Assists with catering production as needed.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Professional interaction

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

JOB TITLE: Prep Cook

Hourly Wage: 16.35 + Pooled Tips

DEPARTMENT: 500
REPORTS TO: Production Manager/PIC

JOB SUMMARY: ENTRY POSITION - Learn the basics of food preparation, equipment usage, safety, and sanitation. Prepares all recipes consistently in a clean and sanitary environment; as you progress in knowledge, experience, and skills, may assist the Production Manager or PIC when necessary.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Learns about and follows the rules for food sanitation and cleanliness of work areas.
2. Learns proper equipment use; keep all equipment neat, clean, and treat with care and respect.
3. Properly prepares, cooks, and portions food items assigned by the Production Manager or PIC, following standardized recipes.
4. Ensures recipe correctness by taste, look, and smell; know your food.
5. Promptly heats food to correct temperatures and delivers to the line, take-out, or main soup station when requested by staff for refills.
6. Keeps walk-ins clean and orderly; food properly stowed.
7. Properly rotates and stores all prepared food items based on FIFO principle.
8. Assists with catering production as needed.
9. May rotate between food prep and dish room, as needed.
10. May assist in training new employees.
11. Performs opening/closing duties based on schedule.
12. Assists Production Manager/PIC with other related duties as requested.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous restaurant experience beneficial.

Willingness to learn new techniques and food items.

Positive attitude and behavior towards work and co-workers.

Some knowledge of cleaning agents and chemicals helpful; will train.

Some knowledge of food handling and sanitation helpful; will train.

ServSafe certification helpful.

Professional interaction with co-workers necessary.

Must be 18 years or older to operate equipment.

Must be able to work holidays and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Able to lift 50 pounds, constant lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, and pushing. Able to work in a hot enclosed area. Good manual dexterity. Ability to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions. Possible hazards include back strain, slipping, tripping, burns, cuts, or injuries from misuse of equipment or chemicals.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Knives, vegetable peelers, Robot Coupe, Buffalo chopper & attachments, Mixers & attachments, Convection & Conventional Ovens, Gas Range, Tilt Brazier, Food Bag Sealer, Steam Kettle, Mop & Broom.