Prep Cook – Craft Fresh Dishes in a Busy Kitchen

Lettuce; Florida; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Paid vacation

BCBS insurance

Life insurance

Domestic partner benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce in Town of Florida, NY is seeking Prep Cooks to ensure timely preparation of ingredients, garnishes, and condiments for line service. You will follow recipes, maintain safety standards, and support a busy kitchen environment.

We value reliability, the ability to work varied shifts including weekends, and clear communication with the team to keep food quality consistent.

Qualifications

• Prep Cooks must prepare items per prescribed recipes and requests.
• Able to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Read a thermometer and maintain safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with the team and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Follow portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read a thermometer correctly.
• Report delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Record items leaving the kitchen accurately.
• Follow food allergy procedures and restrictions.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Food preparation

Multi-tasking

Communication

Safety and sanitation

Stamina

Tools

Knives

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as PREP COOKS!

A Few of Our Prep CookBenefits:

• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

PREP COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Prep Cooksare responsible for the preparation and production of readying foods, garnishes and condiments to be used on the line or for service.

Essential Functions

• Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the kitchen
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed
  

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