Prep Cook

SUMMARY
Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving food and beverages in a food service environment. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods for buffet, sort and wash dishes, cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils; and collection of garbage/trash.

The work schedule for this position is Monday to Friday with a maximum end time of 9pm.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, pie fillings, simple bakery items, salad dressings, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position.
• Wash, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Use manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces.
• Butcher and clean fowl, fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Cut, slice and/or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking.
• Mix ingredients for green salads, fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.
• Make special dressings and sauces according to Executive Chef instructions.
• Stock cupboards and refrigerators and tend salad bars and buffet meals.
• Follow prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; chooses proper utensils and set steam line to appropriate temperature for menu items.
• Clean serving & work areas.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
  
• Sorting and washing all dishes, utensils, pots, and pans while monitoring water temperatures.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Assist Executive Chef with various tasks as needed.
• May provide guidance and training to other employees performing related work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects that can weigh 30 lbs and up to 50 lbs