Prep Cook

Job Description

• A Ted’s Montana Grill Prep Cook is not only a position which requires timely and quality preparation of product, but also the ability to display showmanship and interaction with our Guests

Essential Functions:

As a Prep Cook, your job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares all food items to order, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
• Preps assigned items according to the Prep Lists, Firing Chart and par levels set by management.
• Communicates with HOH Team Members, FOH Team Members and Management throughout the shift regarding status of orders and availability of product.
• Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes. Cuts and/or portions meat, fish and poultry.
• Uses scale to ensure proper portioning of food items.
• Minimizes waste of products.
• Accepts or rejects ingredients based on quality and quantity.
• Cleans, organizes, and maintains walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area.
• Maintains prep area in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.
• Stocks/restocks items on line according to TMG specifications.
• Rinses and cuts raw food products.
• Rotates product according to “First In, First Out” to maintain shelf-life standards.
• Logs and discards all product not used by the end of the shift on the “use by” date.
• Understands and complies with food safety and temperature standards.
• Notifies a Manager immediately if a Guest is injured or has a complaint.
• Assists in an entire team effort.
• All other duties as assigned.

Professionalism and Style Expectations:

The following is expected of every Team Member and Manager at Ted’s Montana Grill:

• Serves great food with great service and a great attitude.
• Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally and with care in a timely manner.
• Adjusts to high pressure situations and is open to change.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Conducts themselves (acts & dresses) professionally at all times while setting the standard for all Team Members.
• Understands and communicates the TMG Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively and professionally.
• Works to resolve disagreements; is respectful of peers and co-workers.

Knowledge and Skills:

Special Skills or knowledge necessary for this position:

• Full-Service Restaurant Kitchen Experience is desired.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Organizational skills-Ability to be organized in a changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor during periods of uncertainty or crisis.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Daily physical requirements and/or number of pounds that may need to be lifted on the job:

• Stands during the entire shift.
• Reaches, bends, squats and lifts.
• Carries plates, lifts glass racks and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per shift.
• Some exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures and humidity.