Role Mission

The Prep Cook will support the Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef and Lead Line Cooks in all kitchen preparations.
 

Key Accountabilities

• Prepares meal ingredients including seasoning of different meats, as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits;
• Prepares salads and sauces as directed by the Lead Line Cook;
• Receives deliveries and verifies items quantity and quality;
• Takes inventory of restaurant supplies and notifies the supervisor of low or depleted supplies;
• Plates and presents meal items as instructed by the Lead Line Cook;
• Takes care of the conservation of the kitchen product in compliance with food safety standards and regulations;
• Ability to clean and maintain work environment.

Job Requirements

• At least one year of experience in the hospitality industry within the Kitchen area;
• Ability to speak fluent English;
• Professional appearance and curate self-grooming;
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Team-working skills;
• Standard knowledge of the main kitchen operating procedures;
• Knowledge of current basic regulations and of the main safety standards;
• Using kitchen machinery & food preservation techniques;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which included, evenings, weekends and holidays;
• Certification of Food Handlers License.

Physical Demand

(Rarely (R) 0-15%, Often (O) 16-45%, Frequently (F) 46-100%)

• Standing, F
• Sitting, R
• Lifting up to 30 lbs, O
• Carrying, O
• Walking, O

Key Behaviors

Explore

Considerate Thinker

• Sees the big picture and understands how own actions and decisions impact others and the organization as a whole

Solutions Developer

• Actively scans the environment for new approaches, blending different ideas to come with creative yet effective solutions

Deliver

Accountable Achiever

• Actively gets things done, raising the bar for performance and taking accountability for own actions

Agile Advocate

• Driven by the sense of urgency, promotes change and takes smart risks in pursuit of goals

Connect

Connection Builder

• Builds trust-based relationships across boundaries and encourages collaboration
• Adapts own style to communicate impactfully

People Enabler

• Empowers others by providing autonomy and encouraging self-expression, valuing and amplifying each person’s uniqueness

Build

Continuous Learner

• Is self-aware, curious to learn and seeks feedback from others to continuously grow, always putting improvement over comfort

Talent Builder

• Provides constructive and on-going feedback, coaches and helps others to achieve their full potential

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EOE M/D/F/V