Restaurant Prep Cook

Cornbread; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornbread is hiring a Prep Cook to support our back-of-house operations. The role covers daily cleaning, organization, and production of food for the kitchen team, with responsibilities including handling various foods, following standard operating procedures, and ensuring safety and quality in all preparations.

The Prep Cook will work with the management staff to maintain a clean and efficient kitchen, assist in opening and closing tasks, and help minimize waste by proper labeling and rotation

Qualifications

• 1 year in food service, prep cook or similar role.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and basic technology.
• People skills: communicate professionally with team.
• Takes ownership and pride in the business.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food for dining customers.
• Follow SOPs to prep and cook foods to standards.
• Perform basic cooking tasks and measure ingredients.
• Complete opening/closing checklists and station setup.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of kitchen and front of house.
• Rotate, label, and date products to minimize waste.
• Report safety issues to the Chef on Duty.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Participate in staff training opportunities.

Skills

Food Service

Teamwork

Communication

Safety minded

Physical strength

Education

Food Handlers certificate / Serv Safe

Job description

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Headquarters, Irvington, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1441

Salary Range: $15.92 To $17.00 Hourly

Prep Cook

Job Summary

The Cornbread Prep Cook plays a pivotal role in the success of our back-of-house operation. Prep Cooks are responsible for daily cleaning, maintenance, organization, and the production of food products for the kitchen team.

Manage all types of food and food products to prepare and present for dining customers

Follow all Cornbread Standard Operating Procedures to properly and efficiently prep/prepare all hot and cold food to the DOH and Cornbread’s standards

Perform basic cooking tasks such as stirring, straining, and parboiling food and reducing sauces, measuring seasonings, condiments, and ingredients for use in cooking

Complete shift work (opening and closing checklists) thoroughly per department standards

Work as a team with the management staff by performing routine cleaning and basic upkeep of the front and the back of the house

Perform general duties associated with setting up and breaking down stations throughout the kitchen and restaurant to start or close a shift as directed

Rotate, label, and date all products to minimize waste and spoilage

Inform the Chef on Duty of any sub-par product and safety issues as they arise

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Practice safe and clean work habits to avoid injury to self and others

Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely

Updates knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities

Qualifications

• Food Service: 1 year as a prep cook or similar role
• Proficiency in technology, writing, reading,
• People skills: Dealing with a team proactively, professionally, and positively.
• Ownership: Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in business.
• Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or Serv Safe equivalent
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, operate carts, and hand trucks, and stand for long periods
• Able to be detail-oriented, organized, safety-minded, trustworthy, and efficient.
• Able to work indoors and sometimes outdoors throughout the shift. Cooks spend most of their time in the kitchen, with occasional work in outdoor areas. Frequent work includes hot ranges, walk-in freezers, and coolers

This job description is not an exhaustive task list of every function of the role, other tasks and job responsibilities as assigned.