Prep Cook: Fast-Paced, Guest-Focused Kitchen Role

Cowboy Jack's; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowboy Jack's in Bloomington, MN is seeking a line cook to prepare all food items following standard recipes and procedures within time constraints. You’ll assist cooks with desserts, prep items, and maintain clean, safe work areas in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires basic math for measurements, strong reading in English, and the ability to follow both written and oral instructions. ServSafe certification is a plus and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand the English language.
• “ServSafe” Certification is a plus
• Basic mathematical skills for measurements
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communicative skills.
• Auditory and visual skills
• Knowledge of the Company’s food & beverage specifications.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
• Assist cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items.
• Preps assigned items according to the Prep Lists and par levels set by management.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes.
• Cuts and/or portions meat, fish and poultry.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with department’s dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Follow all designated uniform, grooming, safety and sanitation rules and regulations

Skills

Read English

Following instructions

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Auditory/visual skills

Knowledge of recipes/food specs

Education

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Ovens

Stoves

Dishwasher

Slicers

Coffee machines

Steamer

Mixers

Chef's knives

Job description

Cowboy Jack's in Bloomington, MN is seeking a line cook to prepare all food items following standard recipes and procedures within time constraints. You’ll assist cooks with desserts, prep items, and maintain clean, safe work areas in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires basic math for measurements, strong reading in English, and the ability to follow both written and oral instructions. ServSafe certification is a plus and teamwork is essential.