What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Associate position at la Madeleine?
Prep Associate
Position Purpose
The prep associate prepares recipes and ingredients used to create la Madeleine signature food. Maintaining the highest standards of food quality and food safety is of the foremost importance for this position. Prep functions include cutting, chopping, mixing, weighing, baking, pastry preparation, and various other tasks related to food production. 100% compliance to food safety standards, recipes and procedures is essential. Prep associates prepare quantities of food as dictated by management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilites
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks while maintaining required standards of operation in daily restaurant activities.
- Must be able to perform duties to ensure guest satisfaction. Work in a busy environment, under pressure while maintaining a high level of customer service and correcting any guest food issues.
- Produce all items 100% to recipe specifications within the standard preparation time frame to ensure guest satisfaction and control food costs. Follow the procedure for recipe execution as stated in the la Madeleine Operations Guide.
- Ensure that all foods used in preparation meets la Madeleine specifications for quality, shelf life and brand.
- Keep updated and knowledgeable on all recipe changes. Utilize the most updated recipes as dictated by management.
- Communicate with all positions including management throughout the shift regarding product issues, such as shortages and outs and product par levels.
- Rotates products to ensure shelf life is respected and food cost is in budget.
- Assist saute, sandwich and other front line associates as needed. Assists with putting product orders away and organizing storage and walk-ins.
- Complete assigned prep work and stock station according to posted par levels. Set up station with proper utensils and equipment as posted.
- Clean and sanitize workstation, utensils and equipment throughout the day. Always work clean, following la Madeleine Food Handling Procedures.
Qualification Standards
- Stands/works/moves during entire shift with frequent bending and stooping. Lifts and carries sacks and cases of up to 30 lbs. multiple times per shift.
- Be able to acknowledge hazards such as broken glass, burns, slipping, and tripping.
- Able to work with different types of kitchen equipment including, but not limited to: convection ovens, stand mixers, knives, propane torch and pastry bags.
- Able to read menu items and understand ticket orders.
- Works frequently in hot and cold environments.
- Be able to hear and communicate with managers, associates, and guests in the midst of loud background noises.
- Be able to pass recipe and food quality tests as required.
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Brand: la Madeleine
Address: 247 S Loop 336 W, Suite 700 Conroe, TX - 77304
Property Description: LM18 - Conroe, TX
Property Number: 35255
