Prep Cook: Early-Morning Line Prep & Sauces

Silver City Restaurant; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Silverdale, WA is seeking a level 1/2 prep cook. Responsibilities include portioning, basic prep, and keeping the prep area clean. Level 2 adds dressings, sauces, and intermediate prep with recipes followed precisely. Must read and execute recipes and safely use a chef's knife.

Candidates should have minimal kitchen experience, be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 40 pounds, and be available 5am–4pm, including weekends. Team environment with fast-paced demand.

Qualifications

• Be able to communicate with fellow crew members.
• 1 year of food preparation experience in a high volume restaurant
• Working knowledge of kitchen operations and following recipes.
• Able to stand for up to 8 hours and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Open availability 5am–4pm, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and maintain clean, organized prep area.
• Prepare consistent foods per standard recipes and measures.
• Follow opening/closing duties and sidework lists.
• Complete all orders and prep lists accurately and efficiently.
• Use a thermometer to check foods and refrigeration.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized to support efficient prep.
• Report equipment and maintenance issues to supervisors.
• Assist with restocking and replenishing food and supplies.
• Be available to fill in as needed to keep restaurant operations smooth.

Skills

Basic kitchen skills

Chef knife safety

Read and execute recipes

Communication with crew

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 40 pounds

Open availability 5am-4pm weekends

Tools

Thermometer

Job description

The level 1 prep cook is responsible for proper portioning, basic food preperation, and keeping the prep kitchen clean and organized. Basic kitchen skills are required. Must be able to safely and efficiently use a chef knife. Ability to read and execute a recipe is also required.

Level 2 prep cook makes dressings, spreads, sauces and other items that require an intermediate level of food prep knowledge. Recipes are followed with precision. This is in addition to all the level 1 duties.

Duties & Responsibilities :

§ Values and SOP’s are followed

§ Prepare consistent food with the Restaurant’s standard recipes and measures.

§ Follow opening, closing, and sidework lists and duties as directed

§ Complete all orders and prep lists accurately and efficiently.

§ A thermometer is used at all times to check all food items and refrigeration

§ The kitchen is organized in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient food preparation ~ CLEAN AS YOU GO!

§ Maintain deep cleaning in all areas of the Kitchen ~ counters, sinks, utensils, shelves, storage, floors and all equipment.

§ Report all equipment problems & maintenance issues to Supervisors or Chefs

§ Assist the restocking and replenishment of all food and supplies.

§ Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the Kitchen managers or immediate supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications:

§ Be able to communicate with and understand your fellow crew members.

§ 1 year of food preperation experience required in a high volume restaurant

§ Have working knowledge of kitchen operations and how to follow a recipe and instructions.

§ Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

§ Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.

§ Must have open availablity and be able work 5am - 4pm including weekends.