Prep cook

Prep Cook

Job Description

Tasks

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
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• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
• Take and record the temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.

Detailed work duties

• Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
• Clean tableware.
• Assist chefs or caterers with food or drink preparation.
• Assess equipment functioning.
• Distribute resources to patrons or employees.

Desired Traits

• Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Self-Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar kitchen or food service role is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and culinary techniques.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• A passion for cooking and willingness to learn new skills within the culinary field.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as required.

Last updated : 2024-10-20

Salary : $20 - $21