Prep Cook III

Original Pancake House of WNY; United States; On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anniversary Pay Program

Shift meal

Employee discount

Job summary

A local restaurant in the United States is seeking a passionate cook to join their team. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of commercial cooking experience and 2 years in the restaurant industry. Responsibilities include preparing menu items per standards, monitoring inventory, and ensuring a clean kitchen environment. This position offers an hourly wage of $19 to $25 and both full-time and part-time options with standard benefits such as 401k and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in commercial cooking.
• Minimum of 2 years in the restaurant industry.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all recipes in multiple quantities with no supervision.
• Monitor inventory levels of prepped items and assist in ordering.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Commercial cooking experience

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Are you an Original? Then join The Original Pancake House Team!

The Original Pancake House is seeking candidates passionate about cooking in a fast-paced commercial kitchen alongside a team of cooks and servers. This position will learn how to carefully prepare our custom menu items according to Original Pancake House standards. Our cooks work as a team to deliver outstanding food.

Compensation:

• $19 to $25 per hour
• Full-time/Part-time
• Anniversary Pay Program
• Standard company benefits (401k, shift meal, employee discount)

Primary Responsibilities

• Able to prepare all recipes at multiple quantities • Monitors inventory levels of prepped items and ensures adequate and appropriate recipes and quantities are prepared in a timely manner with no supervision.
• Monitors raw material inventory levels and assists or performs ordering process
• Preparing food orders per Brand and company standard
• Maintaining a safe and clean cooking area and kitchen environment
• Understands and adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Maintain organized storage areas (walk-in cooler, freezer, dry goods storage)
• Proactively assists others by providing guidance, training, or suggestions to improve their performance

Management Responsibilities

• None

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist in daily and weekly ordering process
• Assist in monthly inventory counting process

Operational Responsibilities

• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, making batters, making syrups, etc.
• Cooking according to food health and safety standards
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
• Handling multiple tasks at one time
• Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils
• Maintain organized storage areas (walk-in cooler, freezer, dry goods storage)
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed
• None
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Express ideas and suggestions in an organized and concise manner
• Solicit and readily accept constructive feedback
• Address conflict directly, confidentially, and appropriately
• Identify new ways to improve work processes

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 3 years commercial cooking
• A minimum of 2 years in the restaurant industry
• Authorization to work in the United States

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work a 10-hour shift
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for up to 8 hours continuously

WILLIAMSVILLE

5479 Main Street
(in the Village)

716.634.5515

Mon-Sat: 7:00am - 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am - 2:00pm

Take-out / curbside pickup available

AMHERST

2075 Niagara Falls Blvd.
(near Chestnut Ridge)

716.691.8219

Mon-Sun: 7:00am - 2:00pm

Take-out / curbside pickup available

ORCHARD PARK

3019 Union Road
(near Michael)

716.674.3344

Mon-Sun: 7:00am - 2:00pm

Take-out / curbside pickup available