Prep Cook

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman; Wailea (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Wailea, HI is seeking a full-time Line Cook. You will follow standardized recipes to prepare, pre-weight, measure, and package foods for use by line cooks, and assist in sauces, dressings, and baked items for service.

Work in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods and handle lifting up to 50 lbs while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Stamina to work in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in hot, crowded environments.

Responsibilities

• Cut foods as specified by standardized recipes.
• Read and understand recipes.
• Pre-weight, measure, and package foods for line cooks.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, batters, and other items per recipes.
• Bake or cook certain items for later use by Line Cooks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.

Job description

Job Description

• Cut foods as specified by standardized recipes.
• Read and understand recipes.
• Pre-weight, measure, and package foods according to recipe specifications for later use by Line Cooks.
• Prepare sauces, dressing, batters, and other hand crafted foods according to standardized recipes for later cooking.
• Bake or cook certain food items according to recipes for later use by Line Cooks.
• Remove floor mats, sweep, scrub, and mop floor; wash mats and replace on cleaned floor.
• Sanitize prep area and line trash cans.
• Take out trash and reline cans as needed throughout shift.
• Assist others as needed.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Clean and sanitize prep area according to Chef's instructions.
• Complete daily cleaning and organizational tasks assigned by the Chef.
• Be a contributing team member by showing teamwork with the culinary team and the rest of the staff.
• Cut foods as specified by standardized recipes.

Location: Wailea, HI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive

Requirements

• Must be able to do the following constantly: stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach outward, and push/pull 10-25 lbs.
• Must be able to do the following frequently: reach above shoulder, bend, lift/carry 26-50 lbs, and push/pull 26-50 lbs.
• Must be able to do the following occasionally: climb and squat or kneel.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types. Can become crowded, hot, and can become high-pressure.
• Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment (non slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 25 lbs, safety glove when using knife, and specific "chef" pants).