Job description
A Prep cook is a kitchen staff member responsible for preparing and cooking specific menu items at a designated station within a restaurant kitchen, following recipes and standards, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace, often working quickly in a fast-paced environment to ensure timely service to customers; key duties include prepping ingredients, cooking dishes using various methods like grilling, frying, or sautéing, and collaborating with other kitchen staff to maintain smooth operations
Key responsibilities of a line cook:
- Food preparation:Chopping, slicing, and prepping ingredients according to recipe specifications
- Cooking dishes:Cooking assigned menu items using appropriate cooking techniques like grilling, frying, sautéing, steaming, etc.
- Station management:Maintaining cleanliness and organization at their designated cooking station.
- Following recipes:Adhering to established recipes and plating guidelines to ensure consistency.
- Time management:Working efficiently to meet order deadlines and maintain a smooth workflow.
- Communication:Collaborating with other kitchen staff, including chefs and expediters, to communicate orders and any issues.
- Food safety:Practicing proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
- Quality control:Inspecting food for freshness and ensuring dishes meet quality standards.
Required skills for a line cook:
- Strong knife skills
- Understanding of various cooking techniques
- Ability to work quickly under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
- Punctual
- Can take direction
You get a free meal every shift !
We pride ourselves in our scratch made pizza's and pasta's
Room to grow !
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
