Prep Cook - Restaurant Janitor

Description

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated and versatile individual to join our team as a Prep Cook & Janitor. In this dual role, you will assist in food preparation while also maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for our restaurant. 

Farrelli’s Pizza Prep Cooks prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Prep cooks also ensure appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to ensure consistency and minimize loss/waste. 

A Farrelli's janitor is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the establishment. This role involves tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing floors, cleaning restrooms, and disposing of trash. Farrelli's Janitors also ensure that dining areas, kitchens, and storage spaces are tidy and free of hazards. By upholding cleanliness standards, they contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for both customers and staff, playing a crucial role in the overall operation of the restaurant. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

As a Prep Cook:

• Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production      procedures and systems.
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems; ensure availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation; serve or ensure proper serving of food.
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observe proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Store food properly and safely by marking dates and items.
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance.
• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders; portion food for serving.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Maintain daily production records.
• Always keep work area neat and clean; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.
• Complete food temperature checks before service.
• Unload and check in food orders.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

As a Janitor:

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum dining areas, kitchens, and restrooms.
• Wipe down and sanitize tables, chairs, and countertops.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Ensure restrooms are clean and stocked with supplies.
• Regularly refill soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Empty trash cans and dispose of waste and recyclables.
• Ensure proper waste disposal in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of all floor surfaces.
• Address spills and hazards promptly.
• Assist in maintaining cleaning supplies and equipment inventory.
• Report shortages or equipment malfunctions.
• Participate in periodic deep cleaning tasks.
• Help prepare for inspections or special events.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with local health department regulations.
• Work with kitchen and front-of-house staff to support cleanliness.
• Assist with additional cleaning or maintenance tasks as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Prior experience in related food service positions preferred.
• Prior cleaning or janitorial experience preferred.
• Moderate reading and writing skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
• Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Must have reasonable availability keeping in mind that most of the restaurant business is on nights and weekends.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is requir