Prep Cook — Growth & Training in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Landed; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Free meals during shifts

Discounts while off the clock

Opportunities for development

Job summary

Tender Greens is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare a variety of foods, meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and salads in a fast-paced kitchen.

As a Prep Cook you will prep, wash, cut, store and label items, keep a sanitary area, and support managers with inventory and menu items. Requires 18+ and 1 year in food service; food handler's card is required. Growth opportunities and learning encouraged.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in food service/hospitality
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Graduate of a culinary institute, military school or formal on-the-job training preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and coworkers
• Understanding professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Ability to ensure safety compliance is a priority
• Food handler's card required

Responsibilities

• Preparing, washing, peeling, and/or cutting various food to be cooked or served to Tender Greens standards
• Carrying equipment, food supplies, and utensils to and from work and storage areas
• Ensuring that foods are properly stored and labeled in containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Maintaining a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
• Assisting in preparation of various foods including pantry and salad items, soups, sauces, and ingredients for daily specials
• Ensuring that Managers are informed of low inventory and equipment not working properly
• Becoming familiar with new menu items/dishes
• Ensuring complete working knowledge of the safe use of all kitchen equipment
• Performing duties in other areas of kitchen and restaurant as assigned

Skills

1 year experience in food service

18 years or older

communication skills

professional cooking and knife skills

safety compliance

food handler's card

Education

Culinary institute or formal training preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tender Greens is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare a variety of foods, meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and salads in a fast-paced kitchen.

As a Prep Cook you will prep, wash, cut, store and label items, keep a sanitary area, and support managers with inventory and menu items. Requires 18+ and 1 year in food service; food handler's card is required. Growth opportunities and learning encouraged.