Restaurant Prep Cook

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks - Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks - Columbia is seeking an enthusiastic food prep worker to assist in meal preparation. Responsibilities include stocking ingredients, measuring condiments, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen while following safety protocols.

Ideal candidates should have some kitchen experience, the ability to handle equipment like sharp knives, and be able to read recipes and instructions in English. This position offers a compensation of $13-$15 hourly based on experience.

Qualifications

• Some experience prepping food and working under supervision.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in kitchen prep is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Stock, prepare, and measure condiments.
• Clean and sanitize food stations and equipment.
• Assist cooks in preparing simple recipes.

Skills

Good organization skills

Ability to take directions

Handling kitchen equipment

Reading recipe instructions

Education

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Sharp knives

Measuring tools

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic food prep worker who can deliver outstanding results in the kitchen prepping meals for our chef/cook. Your main responsibilities will be to stock, prepare and measure condiments and slice and dice foods. You’ll keep your workstation and equipment clean and follow all required safety protocols. Good organization skills, the ability to take directions well, and to read recipe instructions and labels in English, as well as handle a variety of kitchen equipment, sharp knives, and measuring tools are required. Some experience and an associate's degree are preferred but not required. If you are a positive self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, we want to meet you! Apply today for immediate consideration. Responsibilities: • Adhere to COVID-19 safety protocol measures in all food preparation areas and follow all food safety guidelines in the kitchen workstations • Clean food stations and prep areas and sanitize equipment and kitchen utensils after closing to maintain proper hygiene • Read recipe measurements, meal charts, label instructions in English, and use the correct measuring tools • Assist other cooks in the kitchen as needed with preparing simple recipes such as soups, sauce reduction, and brewing coffee and tea • Prepare recipes using the proper measurements needed for condiments and wash dice, and slice fruits and vegetables, and meats, for the variety of meals we prepare for customers Qualifications: • Have some experience prepping food and the ability to work under the head chef/cook with minor supervision • Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time, as well as lift 35 to 50 pounds, pull heavier items, and bend frequently • Prefer someone with some kitchen prep experience and associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent, but it is not required • Experienced in the proper handling of kitchen equipment, sharp knives, and other kitchen tools • Able to read recipes, meal charts, and labels and understand directions in English Compensation: $13-$15hourly

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