Prep Cook

Workstream; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Twelve Restaurant & Bar in Wichita is seeking a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team by preparing sauces, breads and other from-scratch items daily.

You will work with the chef to prioritize prep, maintain cleanliness, stock station, and ensure health and safety standards are met. Open availability is required, basic knife skills and knowledge of cooking equipment are expected.

Qualifications

• Open availability required including weekends.
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking equipment.
• Assist in prep of sauces, breads, pastas from scratch under chef direction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sauces, veggies, breads, and other items to recipes, promptly.
• Stock and rotate products to ensure freshness per health and safety guidelines.
• Communicate with chef and coworkers to keep a productive, smooth kitchen.
• Identify prep priorities with the chef and kitchen manager for fresh items.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work station.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen surfaces, equipment and floors.
• Help maintain a clean and sanitary dish area.

Skills

Open availability

Basic knife skills

Knowledge of basic cooking equipment

Job description

Twelve Restaurant & Bar is a family owned & operated upscale-casual restaurant founded in 2013. We pride ourselves in being the \"Cheers\" of west Wichita, entertaining our guests with our wonderful, 100% from scratch menu and the delightful personalities of our staff. Each member of our staff becomes a special part of the Twelve Restaurant & Bar family, and we look forward to having you join us.

The first step in providing a great dining experience is to have everything you need to do the job fresh & ready to go. Our prep cooks are responsible for executing our signature recipes every day. You will be making everything from dressings, breads, pastas (from scratch), sauces and more. Everything starts with fresh ingredients, then you transform them!

Prep Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepare all sauces, veggies, breads etc. according to recipe and in a timely manner
• Participate in stocking and rotating of all products to ensure freshness and following health & safety guidelines
• Communicate with chef and coworkers to ensure a productive & smooth work environment
• Work with chef and kitchen manager to identify priorities on prep shifts to ensure all members of the team are working towards a common goal of fresh, properly made items
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station
• Participate in cleanliness of all kitchen surfaces, equipment and floors
• Help with maintaining a clean and sanitary dish area

Other responsibilities & Requirements:

• Help dishwasher clean and sanitize all prep items and utensils
• Take out trash
• Help Line Cooks restock stations
• Help to maintain overall kitchen cleanliness & sanitation
• Requirements:
• Open availability
• Basic knife skills
• Knowledge of basic cooking equipment