Prep Cook Needed - Hop Valley

Part Time - 3 days per week - Day Shift

Job Summary:

A Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of ingredients and stations used in the cooking process, as well as maintaining the kitchen and ensuring it is clean and sanitized. A Prep Cook is also known as a food preparation worker.

To be a successful Prep Cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. A top-notch Prep Cook should be able to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform routine kitchen tasks.

Follow the prep list created to plan duties.

Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.

Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.

Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.

Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.

Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parcooking food.

Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.

Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.

Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.

Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Must be 18 years of age or older

6+ months experience working as a prep cook in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

Safety – perform safety audits, safety training and other duties required by the Safety Manager.

Problem Solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Employee Focus - the individual manages difficult employee/operational situations, responds promptly to employee needs, solicits employee feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments.

Planning/Organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.

Quality Control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.

Quantity - meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.

Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Safety & Security - the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

To apply, respond to this post with your resume.