Prep Cook – Build Culinary Skills & Growth Path

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare and season a variety of items, including meats, vegetables, soup, and seafood, in line with recipes. You will support our Kitchens by delivering consistent quality and exceptional service to customers.

You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and teamwork. Education requirements include a high school diploma; Serv-Safe certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: Serv-Safe certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited to, food safety, Team Member safety and customer safety.
• Conduct business, at all times, with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for our Company. Every interaction, whether with an internal or external customer, is to be conducted with the highest degree of integrity and with an understanding that the end result is to deliver service in an unparalleled manner.
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Receive food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.
• Review production schedule to determine food requirements, including variety and quantity of food for preparation and assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
• Use our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products.
• Slices, grinds and cooks meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods; testing of foods being cooked for quality.
• Carves and displays meats, vegetables, fruits and salads, replenishes service lines as necessary.
• Prepares food products for cook's production.
• Completes production sheets and other records as required.
• Maintains clean work area, utensils and equipment.
• Accommodate individual customer requests with regard to special dietary needs.
• Additional responsibilities as directed by management.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies, detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and or other unusual conditions.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serv-Safe certification (preferred)

Job description

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare and season a variety of items, including meats, vegetables, soup, and seafood, in line with recipes. You will support our Kitchens by delivering consistent quality and exceptional service to customers.

You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and teamwork. Education requirements include a high school diploma; Serv-Safe certification is a plus.