Food Prep Cook

ExtendMyTeam - Austin, TX

Summary of Position:

Prep Cook will prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete opening and closing checklists
  • Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
  • Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
  • Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
  • Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
  • Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations
  • Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
  • Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to Kitchen Lead or Sous Chef
  • Uses our Standard Recipes for preparing all products. Do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty

Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate in English or be Bi-lingual
  • Dependable and able to work with a team
  • Must be a team player with good people skills
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
  • At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
  • Be able to work in a standing position


Posted On: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Compensation: Pay: $17.00 per hour



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