Prep Cook

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Check out a day in the life of a Prep Cook The pay rate or range for this position is: $33.00 per hour33.00 per hour   Job Summary As a Prep Cook for our company you will be responsible for preparing various food items through knife/tool cuts in large volume. All items will be prepared following all safety and local sanitation guidelines during production. Job Description Essential Functions Responsible for preparing ingredients for production according to recipes/directions. Assist with food production to include; undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, making salads, etc. Cut and clean a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using a knife and/or cutting machines.  Assist in the production of food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and catered events.  Follows production sheets, portioning and merchandising details as instructed by management. Follows all recipes and guidelines while meeting production deadlines.  Ensures consistent quality on all prepared items.  Tastes all food prepared for station to ensure flavor, freshness, and quality.  Maintains a clean and organized station. Maintains kitchen equipment.   Follows proper rotation and storage of goods such as; proper labeling, stocking of ingredients and FIFO. Continuously seeks opportunities to improve the customer experience.  Follows safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health and Risk Management. Other duties as assigned.  Knowledge and Skills Moderate kitchen skills and etiquettes. Interpersonal and organizational skills.  Utilization of knife cuts in a fast, efficient and safe manner.  Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects on a consistent basis. Strong communication, time and resource management and planning skills. Sense of urgency.  Customer service.  Ability to move throughout the café and kitchen in a safe manner.  High volume production & large batch cooking.  Ability to handle kitchen equipment and tools safely.  Professional appearance.  Knows where things are in the kitchen and how to use the equipment. Education and Work Experience High School diploma or equivalent.   Culinary Degree (preferred but not required).   Minimum 2+ years prep experience or equivalent job experience. Work Environment The work environment for Prep cooks includes the following large kitchen environment elements and exposures. Fast paced kitchen. High sense of urgency. Moderate to high noise level. Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions. Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered. Frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment. Occasional smoke, steam, and heat in a confined space. Hot/cold environments when moving thins in and out of the fridge and freezer.  Requirements …