Prep Cook - Besos y Abrazos

Xfinity Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant nightlife venue is seeking a Prep Cook to deliver high-quality meals and maintain an exceptional kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a fast-paced kitchen, basic cooking knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking orders, managing food inventory, and ensuring cleanliness standards. This role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and candidates should have or obtain any necessary food handling certifications.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line.
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking and following recipes.
• Alcohol awareness certification or valid food handler card may be required.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Basic cooking knowledge

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Culinary certified training

Tools

Food handling tools

Job description

Be part of where vibrant atmosphere meets bold Latin-inspired flavors and premium nightlife. At Besos y Abrazos, we craft unforgettable experiences with boldly crafted cocktails, an expansive collection of mezcal and tequilas, innovative Latin cuisine, and dynamic DJs that bring the energy to life. Our lively vibe extends beyond the venue, spilling onto the patio and into the KC Live! Block, keeping the celebration going all night. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service, high-energy experiences, and celebrating every moment, we want you on our team.

Prep Cook Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time

Prep Cook Qualifications

• At least on year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.

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