Prep Cook

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement

  Job Summary: 

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


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, especially related to daily & deep cleaning. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Basic understanding of and the ability to learn essential 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 40 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. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None. 

Compensation: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Muriale's Italian Kitchen has proudly served the communities of north central West Virginia and beyond for over 54 years. Offering generations of guests our regional Italian cuisine coupled with superior service, our passion for people is as deeply rooted in our traditions as our commitment to the consistency in our food & service.

 

Voted the #1 Italian Restaurant in West Virginia for 11 consecutive years, our hospitality heritage shines through our extended family of culinarians, chefs, servers, hosts, bartenders and restaurant managers.