A local catering service in San Diego is looking for a Prep Cook to assist with food preparation and kitchen maintenance. Responsibilities include following instructions from the kitchen manager, stocking ingredients, and ensuring cleanliness in the workspace. Ideal candidates should have food prep experience and be knowledgeable about nutrition and sanitation standards. This position offers competitive benefits including a 401(k) and flexible scheduling.
Qualifications
Experience in food preparation and cooking.
Ability to follow directions and maintain a clean workspace.
Knowledge of nutrition and sanitation standards.
Responsibilities
Perform various food preparation and cleaning tasks.
Complete tasks according to the prep list from the kitchen manager.
Label and stock ingredients on accessible shelves.
Wash, chop, and sort ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats.
Measure ingredients for cooking and prepare dishes.
Clean cooking utensils, dishes, and cookware.
Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards.
Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply.
Job description
Benefits
401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Paid time off
Set schedule Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM
Responsibilities
Prep Cooks perform various food preparation, cooking and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for patrons. Their duties and responsibilities include:
Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes
Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen
Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply