Food Preparation Job Description Template
We are looking for an energetic food preparation worker/ pantry cook to assist our kitchen workers by preparing food ingredients and pantry dishes. The food prep worker/ pantry cook will wash, peel, slice, trim, chop, and grate fruit and vegetables, measure, weigh and mix a wide variety of ingredients. The food prep worker/ pantry cook will cut, slice, and grind a variety of meats. You will ensure ingredients are stored and rotated effectively to optimize freshness and ensure desired stock levels at all times. You will collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure customer satisfaction and retention, which will also include dish washing, restocking all dishes so the kitchen and all the dishwasher duties.
To be successful in this role, you will ensure the quality and stability of products by complying with production guidelines, following standardized recipes, and by overseeing product quality through adequate storage and product rotation. Preferred candidates will be enthusiastic, dexterous, and have stamina.
Food Prep/ Pantry Cook Responsibilities:
- Working effectively with the kitchen team, and complying with company procedures and food safety policies.
- Preparing workstation with required ingredients and equipment, and keeping station sanitary and organized throughout the shift.
- Preparing ingredients following recipes and guidelines.
- Steaming vegetables and other basic cooking responsibilities.
- Ensuring ingredients are tagged, date-labeled, covered, stored, and rotated effectively.
- Overseeing food levels and restocking items on time.
- Keeping utensils and equipment clean and sanitary.
- Establishing stock levels at end of shift and capturing information on standardized stock sheets.
- Removing trash and clearing storage bins.
Food Preparation Worker Requirements:
- Excellent understanding of food preparation fundamentals.
- Ability to follow recipes.
- Sound understanding of food allergies and foodborne illnesses.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Proficient knife handling skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Available to work shifts, on public holidays, and over weekends.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (Required)
- Cooking: 1 year (Required)
- Food preparation: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
