Prep Cook

Prep Cook

Reports to: General Manager/ KM

Required Training/Experience/Education

• High School diploma or equivalent helpful, but not required.
• Former culinary schooling preferred
• At least two years experience in a similar capacity
• Knowledge of basic restaurant hospitality and fully engaged, service minded attitude

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to stand for 10 hours.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Reasonable ability of hearing for safety and accurate communication
• Reasonable command of the English language
• Good physical condition
• Must be alert to the Team member and Guest's needs

Bar Louie Expectations

• Respectful
• Results Driven
• Smart
• Trustworthy
• Innovative
• Team Oriented
• Chooses the right Attitude: Be Bold – Be YOU – Be the Best
• Guest 1st Mentality
• Create Relationships
• Treat it Like You own it
• Be there – Be present
• Work Hard – Have Fun – Make Money

Responsibilities and Duties

• Believes in and follows all Employee Handbook standards and expectations.
• Punch in, sign in and report to the General Manager/Manager on time
• Check with Kitchen Manager/ Manager for all specials. Preparation of lunch/dinner menu items, amount of prep, quality of product and cleanliness of area.
• Stock food products/equipment needed for station, clean, set/prepare.
• Checks with supervisor on duty for that shift's prep schedule.
• Always uses a recipe book for batch, process and portion prep. Read recipe before starting.
• Weigh and measure all ingredients.
• Be certain supervisor on duty tastes everything prepared.
• Always ice bath hot recipes before storing and store in walk in with lid cracked.
• Immediately refrigerate all items prepared.
• Always clean as you go.
• Always use clean food storage containers.
• Always date label and rotate product.
• Assumes responsibility for freshness and quality of items prepared.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Checks with MOD regarding condition of prep done, storage of items and cleanliness of prep area.
• Passes all general and departmental tests with a 90% grade or greater.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Kitchen Mgr/Manager or Key employee.

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