Prep cook, Olivia Tampa

trabajar365; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

trabajar365 in Tampa, FL is seeking a Prep Cook to support the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, labeling, stocking and maintaining a clean station. You will follow the prep list, measure seasonings, parboil foods and start first steps in various dishes.

You will wash dishes, sanitize cookware, track inventory and help manage resupply while adhering to nutrition and sanitary standards. This role requires teamwork in a busy kitchen and a proactive approach to food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply

Job description

Position Description: Prep Cooks perform various food preparation, cooking and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for patrons. Their duties and responsibilities include:

Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager

Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves

Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats

Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients

Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes

Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen

Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards

Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply