Cook

Job Summary:
The Prep Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.

- Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.

- Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.

- Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.

- Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.

- Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.

- Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:

- Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.

- Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

- Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

- Ability to work well as part of a team.

- Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
Education and Experience:

- High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

- Prior related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

- Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.

- Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.

- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

- Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.

- Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.