Prep Cook (06729) - 1106 E 42nd St

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

Job summary

Domino's Prep Cooks in Odessa, TX are responsible for food safety and proper handling of ingredients to ensure quality meals. In a fast-paced environment, prep cooks prepare and organize items for line cooks, date and rotate products, and assist with deliveries and inventory.

You should be a team player with strong time management and communication skills, able to stand for long shifts, and comply with all food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with food safety guidelines and proper handling.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management and multitasking.
• Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures.
• Texas Certified Food Handlers Certificate required.

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 PRPs. Includes Sandwich mats and Papered pans.
• Maintaining Sanitation of prep area and any where food may be exposed to.
• Restocking dipping cups, soda machine(s) and boxes.
• Reporting any safety hazards and maintenance needs.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Food safety procedures

Food handlers certificate

Willingness to learn on the job

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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 PRPs. Includes Sandwich mats and Papered pans.


• Maintaining Sanitation of prep area and any where food may be exposed to.


• Restocking dipping cups, soda machine(s) and boxes.


• 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.


• Shows pride in work


• 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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