Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Uniform allowance
meal discounts
flexible schedule

Job Description

This well-established restaurant specializes in delivering high-quality chicken and pizza dishes, known for its commitment to food excellence and customer satisfaction. Operating in the fast-paced food service industry, this company prides itself on maintaining strict food preparation standards, ensuring every dish served meets the highest quality benchmarks. The organization emphasizes a clean and organized kitchen environment while fostering a positive work atmosphere among its staff. Employees are expected to be punctual, maintain a neat uniform, and contribute collaboratively toward kitchen responsibilities and overall restaurant success.

The role of the Chicken and Pizza Prep Cook is vital to the smooth operation of the kitchen and overall guest experience. This position involves preparing and portioning chicken and pizza ingredients accurately before cooking, adhering strictly to recipe specifications and standard portion sizes. The cook is responsible for maintaining product quality throughout the preparation and cooking process, ensuring all items meet the restaurant's stringent quality, sanitation, and food safety requirements. In addition to food prep duties, this role includes assisting with stocking line stations, following proper storage and rotation practices, and keeping the workspace clean and sanitary. The Prep Cook also plays an integral part in the final presentation of dishes by boxing and garnishing pizzas and chicken items properly. The candidate must comply consistently with set kitchen rules, policies, and procedures, demonstrating a responsible attitude and willingness to assist in various food preparation tasks during slower periods. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about cooking and pursuing a career in the food service industry, with an environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement. The ability to communicate effectively with managers, co-workers, and guests, along with physical stamina to operate in a demanding kitchen setting, is essential. This is a full-time position, and while salary details are not specified here, competitive compensation is offered in line with industry standards.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in food preparation preferred
  • Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation procedures
  • Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to follow instructions and kitchen protocols consistently

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to understand and follow recipes and food safety procedures
  • Effective communication skills with managers, guests, and kitchen personnel
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment is a plus
  • Positive and cooperative attitude
  • Reliable and punctual work ethic

Job Duties

  • Prepares a variety of pizzas for cooking in the oven
  • Prepares a variety of chicken items and cooks them in a fryer
  • Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
  • Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
  • Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food product at line stations to assure a smooth service period
  • Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work area
  • Follows proper boxing procedures and garnish set-up for all pizzas and chicken items
  • Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly
  • Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
  • Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
  • Attends all scheduled staff meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
  • Answers the phone and takes orders
  • Participates in cleaning projects
  • Displays positive and co-operative attitude while working
  • Reports to work with a complete and clean uniform
  • Possess or arranges for transportation. Shows up to work in a punctual manner
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or manager on duty
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, guests, and kitchen personnel
  • Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift item up to 50 pounds
  • Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to nine hours).

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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