Prep Cook – Growth, Community Impact, Benefits

The Kitchen American Bistro; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness reimbursement

RTD Ecopass

Referral program

Store discount

Educational reimbursement

Employee recognition

Advancement opportunities

Great company culture

Job summary

The Kitchen Bistro in Boulder is seeking a prep cook to assist in preparing meals from scratch and support back-of-house operations. You will help the line cooks and contribute to a high-energy, positive team environment focused on community connection through food and drink.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience, strong teamwork and communication, and a commitment to quality. Evening and weekend availability is required; 18+ years old.

Qualifications

• Must possess solid knowledge of the restaurant food industry and be able to take instruction well.
• One year of experience or comparable.
• Superior temperament, adaptable nature, and good communication skills.
• Demonstrate integrity in all areas, both personal and professional.
• Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.
• The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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.
• 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

Food industry knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

The Kitchen Bistro in Boulder is seeking a prep cook to assist in preparing meals from scratch and support back-of-house operations. You will help the line cooks and contribute to a high-energy, positive team environment focused on community connection through food and drink.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience, strong teamwork and communication, and a commitment to quality. Evening and weekend availability is required; 18+ years old.