Prep Cook Job Description
Prep cook
provides excellent services, in taking phone or verbal order, preparing food and beverage per request and serving each customer.
Prep Cook Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Well-trained on the operation of kitchen equipment, including slicer, food processor, griddles, flat tops, ovens, burners, mixer
Understands how to read and prepare simple recipes to department standards and produces high quality products
Understands how to read and prepare simple recipes to department standards
Follow simple standardized recipes
Prepare and serve food according to approved menus and standardized recipes while keeping waste to a minimum
Turn on all equipment needed for daily prep (steamer, food warmers, ovens, hoods and tilt skillet)
Communicate with management any product or service issues or opportunities for the Kitchen area
Embrace change and deliver top results no matter the obstacle
Assists chef, cooks and other kitchen staff in preparation of menu items by prepping various ingredients including vegetables, fruits, salad dressings
Deliver/stock supply items in designated areas in an accurate and timely manner
Prep Cook Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Prep Cook
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: WAV
Education for Prep Cook
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the prep cook job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in Associates, General Education, Education, Culinary Arts, Culinary, Business, Communication, Teaching, Social Work, Psychology
Skills for Prep Cook
Desired skills for prep cook include:
Ovens
Broiler and pizza oven desired
Mixer
Slicer
Stoves
Hobart
Salamander
Recipes
Weights
Measurements
Desired experience for prep cook includes:
3 months restaurant experience preferred
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs
Continuous bending, reaching, twisting and use of hands and arms
Extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Organizes work/area for maximum production, accurately follow production sheets and avoids over production
Work in all areas of production for learning and competency in food preparation, grill cooking, sanitation, and quality standards
Prep Cook Examples
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Prep Cook Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of prep cook. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for prep cook
- Follow and complete all items required as listed on shiftly prep-sheet
- Inform the manager immediately of product shortages
- Work with the chefs and be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of a specific station
- Effectively communicate with team regarding menu items, catering requests, deliveries, and other issues in the kitchen
- Basic knife handling skills and food knowledge
- Assist in preparing daily menu items and specials
- Breakdown of station, label and store food in accordance with procedures at end of shift
- Adherence to food safety and sanitation per health code
- Provide exceptional customer service for daily catered events
- Deliver and pick up daily catering orders to various locations
Qualifications for prep cook
- Culinary experience in a fine dining environment preferred
- Candidate must be willing to learn and operate various types of equipment
- Must be flexible and able to work all shifts
- Verbal and written communication is essential
- Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long period of time
- Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes (hot and cold) and noise
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Prep Cook Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of prep cook. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for prep cook
- Demonstrate and understands department standards of food quality and recipe taste
- Follow timetables for production and delivery supplies
- Ability to learn HACCP sanitation guidelines and follow guidelines for safe handling of food
- Perform daily cleaning
- Assist in set up and execution of caterings
- Monitor product waste and ensure waste sheet being completed
- Use knives correctly to include use of a cut glove to chip, cut, dice
- Assist with putting away dry stock in the storeroom, refrigerated food in cooler and frozen foods in the freezer when delivered by food service vendors
- Monitor food quality using Food Safe methods as directed and follow all applicable NC Food Code guidelines
- Help maintain an orderly, clean kitchen, eating and service areas, storage, and cooler/freezer facilities, including condiment and soup areas in the serving line the dish drop off area
Qualifications for prep cook
- Demonstrated knife skills
- Successful completion of hourly position validations, including company-required training (safety, systems)
- Assist with Event/Hospitality requests when Hospitality Coordinator is unavailable
- Assist front line cooks as necessary (on a shift basis)
- Assist in washing dishes, glassware, silverware, pots/pans after meals
- Knowledge of the methods, principles, processes, materials, techniques and equipment used in quantity food preparation and customer service
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Prep Cook Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a prep cook. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for prep cook
- All Associates are required to fully comply with hotel and departmental rules, regulations and policies for the safe, secure, effective and environmentally friendly operation of the hotel facilities
- Regular attendance in conformance with hotels standards is essential to the successful performance of this position
- Identifies and resolves all problems, guest inconveniences or complaints, suspicious activity, breakage and other unusual matters in accordance with hotel and departmental standards
- Complies with hotel grooming standards for both uniformed and non-uniformed associates
- Complies with hotel service and behavioral standards towards our guests, vendors and fellow colleagues, including, but not limited to ensuring proper phone etiquette, courteous and respectful behavior and maintaining a friendly and positive attitude
Qualifications for prep cook
- Ability to complete duties in a fast paced kitchen while performing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift objects up to 40 pounds
- Ability to communicate professionally with team and guests
- Frequently works in hot environmentRI - Warwick - TF Green Airport
- At least one (1) year of food service experience in a healthcare facility, such as healthcare food service, preferred
- At least six (6) months of experience in food preparation, preferably in a healthcare setting, preferred