Prep Cook
Time & Location
Jan 01, 2019, 12:00 AM
Boston, Boston, MA, USA
About the event
Summary/Objective
As a Prep Cook for our company you will be responsible for preparing various food items through knife/tool cuts in large volume. All items will be prepared following all safety and local sanitation guidelines during production.
Essential Functions
Responsible for preparing ingredients for production according to recipes/directions
Assits with food production
Cut and clean a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using a knife and/or cutting machines
Produces food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and catered events
Follows production sheets, portioning and merchandising details as instructed by the Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, and Executive Chef
Follows all recipes and guidelines while meeting production deadlines
Ensures consistent quality on all prepared items
Tastes all food prepared for station to ensure flavor, freshness, and quality
Maintains a clean and organized station and prep area
Maintains kitchen equipment
Follows proper rotation and storage of goods
Follows safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health and Risk Management
*NOTE: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks which are illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed or assigned by this position.
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent culinary skills
Interpersonal and organizational skills
Utilization of knife cuts in a fast, efficient and safe manner
Sense of urgency
Excellent verbal skills
Excellent multi-tasking skills
Professional appearance
Ability to move throughout the café and kitchen
Knowledge of safety and sanitation in the work place
High volume production & large batch cooking
Ability to handle kitchen equipment and tools safely
Education and Work Experience
High school diploma or GED
Culinary Degree (preferred but not required)
Minimum 2+ years prep experience
Work Environment
The work environment for Prep Cook includes the following large kitchen environment elements and exposures
Fast paced kitchen
High sense of urgency
Moderate to high noise level
Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered
Frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment
Requirements
Must have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the California Health Department.
Physical Demands
Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-50 lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision for safe navigation of work area and use of equipment
Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up
Standing, walking, bending/twisting, and balance are all required to perform job task
Reaching across surfaces while moving containers, reaching above shoulders for containers for removal and storage
Standing a minimum of 8 hours a day
Carrying containers of different sizes and different types of product of all shapes and sizes
Removing hot items from oven
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Under The Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.