Prep Cook (Full Time)

Eskaton; California; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Prep Cook, where you will be responsible for preparing a variety of delicious meals and ensuring the highest quality for residents. In this role, you will apply your knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys cooking and takes pride in presenting meals attractively. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is ideal for you to make a difference in the lives of others through your culinary skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with previous food service experience preferred.
• Must possess Serve Safe Certification for food handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and recipes while ensuring cleanliness.
• Apply sanitation and safety techniques in food preparation and service.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Techniques

Portion Control

Food Presentation

Safe Food Handling

Education

High School Graduate

General Equivalency Degree

Job description

Position Summary:

The Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of a variety of foods and ingredients to ensure the highest quality and resident satisfaction, and maintains cleanliness of the food services area.

Position Responsibilities include:

1. Applies sanitation and safety techniques while working.
2. Responsible for preparation and production of ingredients and menu items as assigned.
3. Prepares and cooks meals according to menus and recipes and adheres to all diets.
4. Measures and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements.
5. Practices and applies portion control during preparation and service of all diets.
6. Performs cleaning and maintenance of kitchen facility and equipment according to schedules and procedures, and maintains logs.
7. Communicates any changes or substitutions on daily menus to supervisor.
8. Ensures proper labeling, dating, and rotation of foods in all storage areas.
9. Works in accordance with safety guidelines.
10. Familiar with food service disaster plan.

Qualifications

Education:

High school graduate or GED.

Training and Experience:

Previous Food Service Experience Preferred.

Serve Safe Certification.

Job Knowledge:

Must have knowledge of safe food handling and preparation. Must have knowledge of good practices to avoid waste and misuse. Must have the ability to present foods in an attractive and palatable manner and to test quality of food by taste and smell. Must have a broad knowledge of breakfast, lunch, and dinner entree preparation. Must have a broad knowledge of scratch soups, sauces/gravies, starches, and vegetables.

Preferred Education:

High School

General Equivalency Degree

Licenses & Certifications:

Preferred:

Serve Safe

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