The Prep Cook is responsible for providing quick and efficient service to customers in a variety of duties relating to a fine dining culinary experience and maintaining sanitation standards
- Follows Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisors assignments for opening and closing procedures and food preparation.
- Prepare food items by complying with portion size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures.
- Ensures that proper food temperatures are maintained.
- Responsible for safety standards, neatness and sanitation of work areas.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen including shelves, walls, floors and drains.
- Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product.
- Maintain proper sanitation for all dining and cooking utensils and cookware.
- Handles and cleans kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury.
- Adhere to company guidelines for appearance and uniform standards.
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility preferred.
- Ability to interact with co-workers in order to assure compliance with company service standards.
- Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
- Ability to multi task in a fast paced, team orientated setting.
- Must be able to read, speak and write in English.
- Ability to lift and transport food and other items weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds.
- Ability to work all events, including: extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including: constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.
- Must have one year working in a fast-paced high-end club, or restaurant
