Overview
Join our team as a Prep/Batch Cook, where your passion for food and dedication to quality will shine! In this vital role, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking in large batches for the restaurant and our Catering business, and ensuring that all food production meets our high standards of safety and excellence. Your energetic approach will help us deliver delicious, nutritious meals efficiently and consistently, creating a positive experience for both staff and customers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop culinary skills while contributing to a vibrant food service environment.
Duties
- Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, slicing, and measuring according to recipes and menu specifications
- Cook batches of food items using various kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, mixers, and fryers while adhering to safety standards in production
- Follow detailed recipes to ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and portion sizes
- Maintain cleanliness of workstations by sanitizing surfaces, utensils, and equipment regularly throughout shifts
- Assist with menu planning by preparing ingredients for upcoming meals and catering events.
- Assist with inventory control, ordering, receiving
- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and ensure timely service
- Operate kitchen machinery safely and efficiently while observing food handling protocols to uphold food safety standards
- Ability to create recipes or use resources to find new recipes if needed
Requirements
- Previous experience in catering various functions is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, including slicing, dicing, and cooking methods
- Familiarity with operating commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively
- Experience with food safety management practices and maintaining cleanliness standards in a food industry setting
- Ability to follow recipes precisely and adhere to meal preparation guidelines
- Ability to CREATE recipes or use resources to find new recipes if needed
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with kitchen staff and other team members
- Knowledge of safety standards in production environments and proper food handling procedures
- Culinary experience or restaurant background is a plus; knife skills and slicing techniques are essential skills for this role
- ServSafe Certified is highly desirable
This position is an excellent fit for motivated individuals passionate about culinary arts who thrive in fast-paced environments. We value safety, teamwork, and a proactive attitude—if you’re eager to grow your kitchen expertise while making a meaningful impact through nourishing meals, we want to hear from you!
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- How do you stay organized and keep prep flowing when the kitchen gets busy?
- What is your system to make sure nothing is missed for catering events?
- Describe your experience working in a fast paced kitchen environment.
Experience:
- Restaurant and Catering: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia, PA 17512 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
