Prep Cook - Hiring Immediately

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $19.00

Benefits

dining discount while working

dining discount for you and a friend at any of our concepts

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

employee referral bonuses after 30 and 60 days

Mental Health Resources

opportunities for promotion and career development

competitive compensation and fun work environment

Paid sick leave

Job Description

Gastamo is a vibrant and dynamic restaurant group known for its commitment to exceptional hospitality, great food, and unique dining experiences. With a diverse portfolio of dining concepts, Gastamo emphasizes a culture of teamwork, continuous growth, and a passion for making everyone feel special. The company prides itself on its core values which include building trust, mastering the small details, and fostering an enjoyable and inclusive work environment. Gastamo values employees as ambassadors of its mission and dedicates itself to offering opportunities for career advancement and personal development.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
prior experience in food preparation or kitchen work preferred
knowledge of food safety standards
ability to operate kitchen equipment
strong organizational skills
good communication skills
ability to read and speak English to understand safety protocols and training materials
ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
previous experience as a prep cook or in a kitchen environment preferred
knowledge of food safety practices and standards
ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
strong attention to detail
good communication skills
ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
basic math skills for measuring and portioning
ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks

Job Duties

Operate cooking equipment such as the fryer, slicer, mixer, oven, and steam table
set up prep/pantry station according to restaurant standards
prep necessary items for each station
memorize and follow all company standard recipes, cooking procedures, and plate set-ups ensuring the highest product quality possible
prepare orders as requested by the guest according to our company time specifications
learn new menu items and limited time offers as introduced
work effectively with managers, servers, dish machine operators, and fellow cooks
call servers for timely delivery of food when orders are complete
handle returned plates quickly and efficiently
prepare food items for later use by weighing, measuring, portioning, and thawing to specific standards
maintain product rotation system to ensure quality and freshness
assist with food deliveries to include checking product for quality and placing products in appropriate storage areas to ensure food safety
assist with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of kitchen, walk-in cooler, and all food storage areas
maintain a professional appearance, including proper hygiene and report to work as scheduled, in uniform and ready to take over your station
perform additional responsibilities as requested

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