Prep Cook

Description

Position Summary/Objective 

The Prep Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed. 

Essential Functions  

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed. 
• 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. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

• 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. 
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred. 
• Prior related experience preferred. 

Requirements

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• 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. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.