Position Summary
At Crave-It Nutrition, we are looking for a skilled Prep/Line Cook who can work with a team of 1-2 people with various personalities, skill levels, and work ethics to cook and serve 100+ meals per day to students for a school's lunch service Monday-Friday 6am to 2pm. The right person is organized, communicates well, punctual, works hard, and capable of managing high-volume and strict timelines. DO NOT APPLY if you have not be a part of a kitchen team of at least 1-2 people or have not helped lead the prepping/cooking for 100+ meals.
Daily Duties
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Prepping and cooking a high-volume (100+ per day) of basic food items in a time-sensitive environment
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Assisting with running production & distribution reports and calculating the correct amount of food needed with limited waste and food shortages
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Managing product ordering & inventory without over ordering or missing items
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Communicating with the school staff respectfully and professionally
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Working with a team of prep cooks & servers respectfully & efficiently
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Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and kitchen organization
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Prepare a high-volume of meals for clients as scheduled.
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Follow all health codes pertaining to sanitation and safety, including but not limited to how to properly prepare food to avoid food-borne illnesses, cleanliness of work area and cooking utensils, and personal grooming.
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Must understand how to use kitchen equipment, be able to retain certain recipes to ensure consistency, and know how to cook in bulk and maintain portion control without generating waste.
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Follow and generate recipes to the T.
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Must be friendly and kind. We are serving students in a school.
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Maintain proper inventory
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Must be able to consistently show up to work without missing more than 2-3 work days in a semester.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
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Advanced understanding of cooking.
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Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
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Commitment to a high-quality service.
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Must be able to maintain professional boundaries with clients.
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Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
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Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
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Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
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Presents a professional, positive image.
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Good ethical and business standards.
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Possess good oral and written communication skills
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Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
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Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
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Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
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Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success
