Prep Cook Job Position

Prep Cook Job Position

29 Oct 2024
Washington, Seattle-tacoma, 98101 Seattle-tacoma USA

Prep Cook Job Position

This Prep Cook role is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage areas, preparing hot sauces for lunch & dinner menus, performing tasks like chopping ingredients for bulk batch prep including veggies, proteins, and grains. Maintains a sanitized workstation during and after service.

Prep Cook duties and responsibilities

Prep Cooks perform various food preparation, cooking, and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for patrons. Their duties and responsibilities include:

Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef

Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves

Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats

Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients

Parboiling food, reducing sauces, and starting first steps in various dishes

Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen

Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards

Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply

Prep Cook skills and qualifications

Prep Cooks use soft skills, role-specific hard skills, and industry knowledge to maintain quality and efficiency standards. Their skills and qualifications include:

Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely

Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices

Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation

Washington State Food Handlers card within 2 week of start date

Good math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements

Keen sense of smell and taste

Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills

Great collaboration and teamwork skills

Effective communication skills

Prep Cook salary expectations

A Prep Cook makes an average of $20-22. Pay rate may depend on a candidate’s level of experience.

Prep Cook education and training requirements

High school GED or equivalent

2-5 years Prep experience including sauces, marinades, bulk batch cooking of meats and vegetables.

Solid understanding of basic food safety standards and practices

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