Prep Cook - CA

Echo & Rig Butcher Steakhouse; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Echo & Rig Sacramento, LLC is seeking a Prep Cook to assist the kitchen team in delivering exceptional, timely service to our guests. You will learn to use and maintain cooking equipment, follow recipes, and prepare vegetables, meats and grains while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

This role requires English communication, reliability, a friendly attitude, and the ability to work in a high‑pace, high‑volume kitchen with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common journals and recipes; respond to inquiries; present information to management.
• Department of Health certifications, HACCP guidelines and protocols.
• Cooking, knife, and safety skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety.
• Prepare vegetables, meats and grains; follow recipes and food storage protocols.
• Utilize and maintain cooking equipment; practice safe and sanitary handling.
• Read and write in English for prep lists, invoices, and recipes.
• Work in a high pace and high volume environment; adapt to walk‑ins and freezers.

Skills

Team player

English proficiency

Safety conscious

Reliability

Job description

The PREP COOK is responsible for assisting the kitchen team in achieving the optimum professional service to guests.

Essential Functions: Must be willing and able to:

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety
• Properly learn to utilize and maintain cooking equipment
• Properly follow recipe formats and food storage protocol
• Practice safe and sanitary food handling protocol
• Do food preparation of vegetables, meats and grains etc.
• Handle a provided kitchen knife with confidence
• Taste and maintain a consistent flavor profile per Chef’s requirements
• Work in a high pace and high volume environment
• Work in a temperature sensitive environment such as walk‑ins, freezers, kitchens
• Read and write in English in regards to prep lists, invoices, recipes etc.
• Assist in the receiving and storage of all food and non‑food products

Accountabilities: Must be willing and able to:

• Be an active team player
• Follow supervisor’s instructions
• Perform under more than average stressful conditions
• Make appropriate judgment calls under stressful condition
• Maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for the following shift
• Acquire and wear appropriate uniform as prescribed in the training manual
• Maintain and clean uniform
• Maintain a well‑manicured appearance and persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
• Read and be accountable for the information in the Echo and Rig employee handbook

Qualifications Standards

• Minimum of 6 months full service restaurant experience or the equivalent (prefferred).

Must be willing and able to

• Master English language sufficient to communicate effectively
• Meet personal schedule requirements punctually
• Self‑motivator
• Project a friendly, courteous and pleasant attitude
• Get along with co‑workers
• Provide a clean, well‑manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
• Safely transport containers that weigh up to 30 lbs. from any area to the dish washing area
• Stand and/or walk for entire shift
• Safely transport items to and from the kitchen on a slick and uneven surface
• Transport dishes, bus tubs and/or trays from the dish washing area to any table in the restaurant and vise versa
• Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
• Work a variable and flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

• 1 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common journals and recipes. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to effectively present information to top management.
• Department of Health certifications, HACCP guidelines and protocols.
• Cooking, knife, and safety skills.

Position Requirements

Full‑Time/Part‑Time Full‑Time and/or Part‑Time

Category Food & Beverage

Shift Various Shifts

Location Echo & Rig Sacramento, LLC

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.