Job Title: Prep Cook
Location: Pasta Fresh, Redmond, Washington
Company Overview:
Pasta Fresh is a dynamic, family-run business specializing in the production of high-quality fresh and dried pastas, gnocchi, and ravioli. We are proud to introduce our new lunch, dinner, and catering takeout service featuring a unique pasta assembly bar.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in preparing ingredients and assembling dishes for our pasta bar, ensuring each dish meets our standards of excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ingredient Preparation: Follow detailed recipes to prepare all necessary ingredients for our pasta bar. This includes receiving, portioning, washing, cutting, and pre-cooking components for sauces, mix-ins, and toppings.
- Assembly Line Readiness: Set up and maintain the pasta assembly bar for lunch, dinner, and catering services, ensuring all ingredients are fresh and available throughout service hours.
- Dish Assembly: Skillfully assemble pasta dishes according to customer orders, maintaining high standards for presentation and quality.
- Sanitation and Maintenance: Adhere to strict cleanliness standards in all work areas, following sanitation protocols to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
- Inventory Management: Assist with inventory control, including ordering supplies and tracking ingredient usage to minimize waste and reduce costs.
- Menu Development: Participate in the creation and refinement of menu items, bringing creativity and innovation to our offerings.
- Food Safety Compliance: Implement and follow HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines and other food safety best practices to ensure all food items are handled safely.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a prep cook or similar role in a kitchen environment.
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensil use.
- Strong understanding of food safety practices and regulations.
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
- A vibrant, family-oriented work environment.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role to employment@pastafresh.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
