Prep Cook (06729) - 1106 E 42nd St

Domino; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Domino's Prep Cooks are essential for food safety and efficient operation in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prep, rotate, and store products, assist line cooks, and ensure everything needed is ready on time. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures.

Candidates should have basic restaurant experience, strong time management, and the ability to stand for long shifts while lifting up to 30 pounds. Training is provided on the job.

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Exceptional time management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and accuracy.
• Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food safety guidelines are followed.
• Receive truck deliveries, check in products, and inspect for damage or shortages.
• Date, rotate, and store all products from deliveries on the day received.
• Pull data daily for prepping needs for a 48 hour period.
• Prepare products according to Domino's standards.
• Proof dough for 24 hours, date, and re-cool as needed.
• Maintain proper temperatures of products while prepping.
• Check temperatures of all refrigeration units.
• Report safety hazards and maintenance needs.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Job Category Org: Store Customer Service Rep

Job Description

Domino's Prep Cooks are dedicated to food safety and proper handling of the products used to cook a customer's perfect meal. Prep Cooks must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to adjust as the needs of the business shifts. Prep Cooks ensure that everything the line cooks need, when they need it, is ready to go, organized, dated, and rotated. To be successful as a Prep Cook, you should be a committed, communicative team player with excellent time management skills. You should be able to prioritize tasks in a busy setting and adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures.

Prep Cook Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all food safety guidelines are followed.
• Receiving trucks deliveries checking in all products and examining them for any damage or missing goods.
• Dating, Rotating, and storing all products received on same day of delivery.
• Pulling data each day for prepping needs for a 48 hour period.
• Prepping all products according to Domino's Standards.
• Proofing dough for a 24 hour period, dating and re-cooling.
• Maintaining proper temperature of products while prepping.
• Checking Temperatures of all refrigeration units
• Dating all products according to Domino's dating standards.
• Prepping all cooking PRP's. Includes Sandwich mats and Papered pans.
• Maintaining Sanitation of prep area and any where food may be exposed to.
• Reporting any safety hazards and maintenance needs.

Prep Cook Requirements:

• Minimal work experience. 1 year restaurant experience a plus
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Texas Certified Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to stand or walk for 8-10 hour shifts and lift at least 30 pounds.
• Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures.
• Detail-Oriented

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent degree is a plus but not required. Candidates for this position do not need prior experience as relevant training is provided on the job in order to learn employer-specific functions such as how to operate the computer system and to learn information about each product. A positive attitude is a must.

Work Environment

A Domino's Prep Cook preps a large volume of products every shift, which can be taxing. Standing for long periods of time is expected, which may contribute to back strain and foot problems. Because Prep cooks are handling food, frequent hand sanitization is another expectation. The environment is warm, bustling, and potentially noisy. The environment of a Domino's restaurant is populated by triple stack conveyor belt ovens, multiple warming shelves and carts on wheels which can lead to injury.

Additional Information

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