Prep Cook

ABOUT US
New Morning Breakfast, Brunch & Bubbly

OVERVIEW
New Morning is now hiring a Prep Cook

The Homegrown Hospitality Group is looking for a Prep Cook. The primary purpose of this position is to create a unique and personal experience for Homegrown Hospitality Group’s Guests by maintaining a clean, safe and presentable restaurant for all guests and employees throughout each shift, each day. This role will focus their attention on the preparation and safe storage of food in the kitchen with some responsibilities crossing over to other kitchen positions

The Homegrown Hospitality Group consists of 9 different business concepts and over 15 locations located throughout South Carolina in Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach. Multiple concepts, multiple locations, one big family!

BENEFITS FOR QUALIFYING EMPLOYEES
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Health Incentive Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Employee Discount Program, Tenured Employee Reward Program, 401(k) with Company Match, HHG Financial Stability Grants, HHD Education Grants, Paid Time Off

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps maintain cleanliness in the back of house, storage and walk in cooler areas, as well as help maintain the overall maintenance and cleanliness of the external garbage area in conjunction with other essential kitchen staff
• Preps all food in accordance to food safety and company specification standards, labeling and storing properly
• Practices the safe handling and storage of products, cleaning utensils and chemicals in accordance to state law and creates an environment safe and hazard free
• Follows instructions in accordance to use of chemicals and their disposal, equipment and use of wet floor signs at all times
• Hels maintain all garbage inside and outside of the restaurant during prep hours by changing out the on a regular basis when full, and keeps area where garbage is stored clean and free of pests
• Examines, labels and stores all incoming food supplies, paper and chemical supplies in storage and refrigeration areas appropriately
• Helps clean and maintain all equipment and small wares used in the kitchen
• Can operate a dish machine, understands how to measure sanitizer and soap levels in a three-bay sink and handles each piece of equipment and small wares safely and properly while washing and storing
• Apply expert knowledge of specs
• Supports Line Cooks when needed as back up
• Maintains work areas in a sanitized and orderly manner in compliance with state health and safety regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Prior experience working in a kitchen or as a prep cook preferred
• Superior teamwork and hospitality skills
• Knowledgeable of proper sanitation, food safety, and security procedures
• Knowledge of Homegrown Hospitality Group’s food menus
• Knowledgeable of current initiatives and up-coming events as they relay to position
• Excellent verbal communication and interaction skills in order to work alongside essential kitchen staff
• Skilled in time management and organization with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to take direction and execute team and company objectives
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to use a scale and measure out by weight and volume
• Knowledge of equipment operations in the back of house as it relates to job
• Conflict management skills, analytical skills, and a high degree of emotional intelligence in order to recognize and solve problems
• Ability to follow specific service time and guidelines whiles at the same time engaging with line cooks, dishwashers and other essential kitchen team members
• Ability to maintain a high degree of pace and intensity for an extended period of time
• Must be reliable and dependable by adhering to a schedule, covering shifts as necessary, and being on time for scheduled shifts
• Interaction:
• Maintain positive working relationships with all Team Members and managers
• Work as a contributing member of a team
• External Relationships:
• Exceed our Guest’s expectations every day by achieving the highest level of satisfaction with an extraordinary focus on friendly services, food, fun, and value
• Polite vendor interaction with delivery personnel for food, linen, chemical, pest control, etc.

SALARY RANGE
<<Pay Rate Minimum-Maximum / per year OR per hour >>

ABOUT THE HHG CULTURE
As the Homegrown Hospitality Group continues to grow, we recognize that our success depends on exceeding the expectations of our loyal patrons.

Our success has always been rooted in a simple philosophy.

• Provide every guest great hospitality, every time.
• Maintain consistency from day to day, year to year, restaurant to restaurant.
• Commitment to giving back to the communities that nurture us.

Learn more about our company HERE