Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Uniform allowance
meal discounts
Retirement Plan
Job Description
This establishment is a vibrant pub known for its welcoming atmosphere and dedication to quality food service. Established with a commitment to providing excellent dining experiences, the pub prides itself on maintaining high standards of food preparation, safety, and customer satisfaction. The kitchen plays a crucial role in delivering delicious meals, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, professionalism, and adherence to health regulations.
The Prep Cook position is essential within the kitchen team, handling the critical tasks of preparing raw foods, managing portion controls, and executing batch cookery. This role involves working with both hot and cold food items, with a particular focus on cold food preparation such as salads, batch vegetable preparation, and portioning raw meats, fish, and poultry. The Prep Cook is responsible for setting up a portion of the line for meal production and managing that station during service periods. The role reports directly to the Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or General Manager, ensuring cohesive kitchen operations and maintaining high food quality standards.
The Prep Cook's responsibilities extend beyond food preparation to include maintaining cleanliness and safety within the kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and adhering to all pub policies including those related to the service of alcohol. The role offers opportunities to occasionally oversee and train kitchen staff as directed by management, fostering a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment. This position requires physical stamina and agility, including lifting weights up to 75 pounds multiple times per shift, standing for extended periods, and performing repetitive tasks that involve manual dexterity. Reading and writing skills are necessary for following recipes and guest orders accurately.
Attention to detail is critical for this role, alongside a professional appearance and strong communication skills. Candidates must possess or obtain food handler certification as mandated by local, state, or federal regulations. The Prep Cook position offers a dynamic work environment where dedication to food quality, safety, and teamwork are highly valued. This role is pivotal in supporting the kitchen’s ability to deliver timely, high-quality meals to guests, contributing to the overall success of the pub.
The Prep Cook position is essential within the kitchen team, handling the critical tasks of preparing raw foods, managing portion controls, and executing batch cookery. This role involves working with both hot and cold food items, with a particular focus on cold food preparation such as salads, batch vegetable preparation, and portioning raw meats, fish, and poultry. The Prep Cook is responsible for setting up a portion of the line for meal production and managing that station during service periods. The role reports directly to the Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or General Manager, ensuring cohesive kitchen operations and maintaining high food quality standards.
The Prep Cook's responsibilities extend beyond food preparation to include maintaining cleanliness and safety within the kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and adhering to all pub policies including those related to the service of alcohol. The role offers opportunities to occasionally oversee and train kitchen staff as directed by management, fostering a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment. This position requires physical stamina and agility, including lifting weights up to 75 pounds multiple times per shift, standing for extended periods, and performing repetitive tasks that involve manual dexterity. Reading and writing skills are necessary for following recipes and guest orders accurately.
Attention to detail is critical for this role, alongside a professional appearance and strong communication skills. Candidates must possess or obtain food handler certification as mandated by local, state, or federal regulations. The Prep Cook position offers a dynamic work environment where dedication to food quality, safety, and teamwork are highly valued. This role is pivotal in supporting the kitchen’s ability to deliver timely, high-quality meals to guests, contributing to the overall success of the pub.
Job Requirements
- Food handler or certification if mandated by local, state, or federal codes
- Ability to lift 75 pounds 2-6 times per shift
- Ability to stand during entire shift
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, climb stairs, cut, and slice
- Frequent immersion of hands in water approximately every 5 minutes
- Ability to maintain physical agility and dexterity
- Full sense of touch, smell, sight, taste, and hearing
Job Qualifications
- Food handler certification if mandated by local, state, or federal codes
- Ability to read and write for understanding recipes and guest orders
- Knowledge of weights and measurements
- Strong communication skills
- Physical agility and dexterity of both hands
- Professional and clean appearance
- Ability to speak clearly
Job Duties
- Prepare all raw foods including salads and batch vegetables
- Portion raw meats, fish, and poultry accurately
- Set up and man a portion of the line during meal production
- Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
- Follow health and safety regulations strictly
- Occasionally oversee and train kitchen staff as directed
- Adhere to all pub policies and procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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