Prep Cook

Summary of Position

The Prep Cook position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for China, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc. using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Along with complying with all laws, company policy, brand standards, the following are the Essential Functions of this position: 

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glasses, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through the dish machine.

• Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook line and other proper storage areas. Rewash soiled dishes before delivering.

• Change dishwater in dish machine every hour.

• Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand.

• Remove trash and garbage to a dumpster.

• Set up or break down the dishwashing area.

• Clean and roll/unroll mats.

• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.

• Sweep/mop floors.

• Assemble/disassemble dish machine.

• Sweep up trash around the exterior of the restaurant and garbage dumpster.

• Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.

• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.

• Notify manager anytime dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.

• Do not touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first.

• Prepare food served using established production procedures and systems.

• Set steam table; serve or ensure proper serving of food for tray line or dining room.

• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards.

• Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques.

• Store food properly and safely, marking the date and item.

• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.

• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.

• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.

• Apportion food for serving.

• Maintain daily production records.

• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.

• Complete food temperature checks before service.

• Perform other duties as directed.

• Any other duties that are required at the direction of the supervisor.

• This position is empowered to guarantee total guest satisfaction assisting all guest sincerely and courteously.  Going the extra mile to ensure total guest satisfaction

• Displays hospitality, professionalism, and projects a favorable image of the company and property to the public at all times.

• Takes pride in representing the company and property professionally with our guests, associates, and vendors.

• Ensures that all transactions with our guests, associates, and vendors are handled in a legal and ethical manner.

• Complies with company, department & brand standards

• Completes training as required by company, property and brand.

• Maintains a clean and neat appearance at all times. A complete uniform (or business attire for non-uniformed associates) must be worn at all times in public areas, including a name tag.

• Must be able to work flexible hours/schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Physical Demands

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 regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The position may require occasional lifting of products weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications and/or Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  

• Ability to read and comprehend labels on chemicals.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen.

Competencies

• Excellent industry reputation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have analytical and problem-solving expertise.
• A strong business orientation, capable of and comfortable with operating in an environment, which places high expectation on integrity and relationship building skills.
• A ‘roll up the sleeves’ leader who is detail oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Someone who is creative yet has common sense and is practical in the real world.
• A good communicator, someone that will keep all parties informed in an organized, coherent manner.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and basic calculator skills.
• Capability of building long-term relationships and being part of a rapidly growing business.
• Personal accountability and pride in results will be important for this executive to possess.
• Must have the ability to effectively deal with guest or associates in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer, vendor, or associate and providing positive and proactive solutions.
• Must have the ability to examine financial data and assure accuracy and quality.
• Must be proficient with computer and computer-generated data.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.