Prep Cook: Precision Prep for Fresh, Safe Dishes

Ford's Garage; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford's Garage in Avon, IN is seeking a Prep Cook to support the kitchen with timely prep of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, and other items per the Daily Prep List. You will work under the General Manager/Department Manager, ensuring freshness and quality while following sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities include stocking, weighing ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic restaurant hospitality and a service-minded attitude.
• Must possess valid Food Safety certification (or other food/alcohol cert).
• Good hearing for safety and accurate communication.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Basic computer usage skills.
• Compliance with dress and appearance policy including black slip resistant shoes.
• Ability to pass general information and departmental tests (score 90%+).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to attendance policy and procedural compliance.
• Be alert to team member and guest needs.
• Punch in, sign in and report to GM/Manager on time.
• Prepare lunch/dinner menu items, prep amounts, quality and cleanliness.
• Stock food and equipment for station; clean and set up.
• Follow recipes at all times and check with supervisor on duty for prep schedule.
• Read recipe books before starting; weigh and measure ingredients.
• Ensure supervisor on duty tastes prepared items.
• Follow proper cooling procedures and refrigerate items promptly.
• Clean as you go; use clean storage containers; date-label and rotate product.
• Ensure freshness and quality of items; follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with kitchen management on prep and storage; perform other related duties.

Skills

Hospitality focus

Food Safety cert

Safety awareness

English literacy

Reliable transportation

Basic computer usage

Dress code compliance

Test proficiency

Job description

Ford's Garage in Avon, IN is seeking a Prep Cook to support the kitchen with timely prep of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads, and other items per the Daily Prep List. You will work under the General Manager/Department Manager, ensuring freshness and quality while following sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities include stocking, weighing ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining cleanliness.