Prep Cook: Master the Line & Quality Prep

HHM Hospitality; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette in Monterey is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare food items per production requirements while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will monitor depletion, restock, and maintain full menu knowledge, including specials and events.

The role emphasizes knife skills, the ability to multitask, and adherence to PPE and safety guidelines in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Prior culinary training and/or prep cook experience.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize key assignments.
• Strong knife skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food product for home station, assist in monitoring depletion and replenishment.
• Manage the awarding of additional food, supplies, and service to any station with high work volume.
• Perform routine quality control inspections of all food products. Notify supervisor immediately of questionable color, smell, feel, and/or shelf life.
• Assume responsibility of maintaining full menu knowledge, including but not limited to specials and upcoming events.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the immediate service area, floors, and food service area by upkeep of kitchen area and appliances.
• Label and store all food products according to government, state, and federal guidelines.
• Restock for following shift at the end of each shift.
• Adhere to standards with regard to safety, sanitation, and PPE.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary training

Prep cook exp

Knife skills

Job description

Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette in Monterey is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare food items per production requirements while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will monitor depletion, restock, and maintain full menu knowledge, including specials and events.

The role emphasizes knife skills, the ability to multitask, and adherence to PPE and safety guidelines in a busy kitchen environment.