Job Description

DAY TIME PREP COOK JOB SUMMARY

The Prep Cook is responsible for: (1) efficiently and accurately preparing and portioning food products for customer consumption, (2) weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients and food items according to the Company’s recipe book, (2) following Company, state, and federal sanitary standards and safety standards to promote a safe dining environment for guests and safe work environment for employees, (3) maintaining a positive work environment by working professionally with both the back of the house and front of the house staff members, and (4) exceeding our guests’ service standards and expectations, all while adhering to direction from management. Applicants must be available to work weekends including Sunday. DAY TIME PREP COOK ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet all performance expectations and comply with all Company policies as set forth in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to all performance, attendance, and conduct requirements
• Promote a safe working environment for employees and guests by complying with all Company, state, and federal safety policies and all ServeSafe policies and procedures
• Provide a safe dining and work environment by following all safety practices and by sweeping, cleaning and rotating product
• Maintain a positive, high, well-balanced energy level throughout the entire shift
• Accurately prepare and portion food products according to the Company recipe book while following company, state, and federal sanitary standards
• Assist BOH employees in food preparation and side work as assigned by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and refrigeration units
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients and food items according to the Company recipe book
• Review prior to the shift, the par and stock levels of all ingredients and items to ensure a sufficient quantity for the demands of the business
• Create and complete all prep lists in a timely manner each shift
• Rotate and restock all food items and supplies throughout the shift to ensure sufficient stock and back-up levels for the demands of the business
• Display understanding of manuals and successfully complete all training tests
• Exhibit consistently dependable, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy conduct
• Complete any and all cleaning duties, including stocking and organization
• Ensure proper set up and break down of stations before and after operating hours
• Attend all departmental and service training seminars as requested or assigned
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of Teamwork timekeeping system
• Ability to communicate with English language speakers to be able to interact with guests, the public, and coworkers
• Ability to work under pressure and professionally deal with stressful situations during busy periods in a loud, busy, and crowded environment
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with kitchen and front of the house employees to provide overall guest satisfaction
• Ability to work safely and quickly with kitchen utensils, such as knives, and kitchen equipment in order to efficiently prepare food ingredients
• Extensive knowledge of proper food handling requirements
• Extensive knowledge of food recipes
• Strong knowledge of safe usage of kitchen utensils and equipment

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent optional Experience Minimum of two years of experience in a large commercial kitchen operation required Age Must be at least 18 years old Licenses or Certificates Food Handlers Card CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the Company’s right in its sole discretion to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason without notice.

GROOMING

All employees must wear the proper uniform and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with the Company’s grooming standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in an environment with constantly elevated temperatures
• Must be able to work and move quickly in a tight-space environment in a safe manner without disrupting other employees
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

OTHER

Applicants with additional language skills preferred APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS INCLUDING SUNDAY AND HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO FRANKLIN.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Weekend work,

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