Prep Cook - From-Scratch Kitchen, PTO & Benefits

The Kitchen Restaurant Group; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 23,171 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Time

Medical/Vision/Dental insurance

Disability

Wellness reimbursement

Free RTD Ecopass for EligibleEmployees

Referral program

Educational reimbursement

Company culture & community

Job summary

The Kitchen Bistro in Boulder is a community gathering spot with a seasonal menu and shared plates in a modern, rustic setting. The prep cook helps prepare meals from scratch and supports back-of-house duties, promoting a high-energy, positive environment that engages friends, family, and the local community.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable, with capacity to grow within The Kitchen Restaurant Group in a fun, unique workplace that values teamwork and community

Qualifications

• Must possess solid knowledge of the restaurant food industry and be able to take instruction well.
• One year of experience or comparable. Desire to expand restaurant knowledge.
• Superior temperament, adaptable nature, and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals.
• Properly measures ingredients and assembles them in accordance with the chef’s specifications. Use a scale to ensure proper portioning of food items.
• Wash, peel, and prepare raw food products; chop vegetables and make salads.
• Cut and portion different types of meat.
• Portions the food and prepares the dishes for plating.
• Ensure leftover food is stored properly.
• Test the temperature of foods at specified intervals.
• Cleans, organizes and maintains refrigerators, coolers, and dry storage areas. Restock items as needed. Keep track of ingredient quantities and ensure there are always enough.
• Understands and complies with food safety and temperature standards.
• Open and close the restaurant and perform related work as requested.
• Ability to perform objectives in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on quality while always maintaining a positive and professional approach with coworkers.
• Promote and embrace the restaurant’s community and culture by demonstrating respect, positive energy, dependability, honesty, initiative, outgoing nature, and a pleasant, professional appearance.
• Support the restaurant's vision and responsibility of being eco-conscious.
• Assist the team as needed. Perform related work as requested; model and promote teamwork.

Skills

Restaurant knowledge

Team communication

Food safety awareness

Job description

The Kitchen Bistro in Boulder is a community gathering spot with a seasonal menu and shared plates in a modern, rustic setting. The prep cook helps prepare meals from scratch and supports back-of-house duties, promoting a high-energy, positive environment that engages friends, family, and the local community.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable, with capacity to grow within The Kitchen Restaurant Group in a fun, unique workplace that values teamwork and community