Central Operations - Prep Cook

The Prep Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by the Executive Chef.

Duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions)

The following items describe some of the ways this individual will accomplish this task:

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

1. High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
2. Prior related experience preferred.
3. Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
4. Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
5. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
6. Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
7. Ability to work well as part of a team.