Prep Cook - Tampa, United States - Chanta

Description

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
• Ability to take direction
• Collaborative attitude
• Passion for cooking and hospitality
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend and climb stairs for long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, twist, walk, crouch, and squat
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold
• Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives

• You will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so that food can be prepared according to recipes
• A great prep cook will be quick and diligent and willing to improve on the job
• You will be able to follow instructions as well as all health and safety rules in the kitchen
• Prepares food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
• Ability to safely operate a commercial dish machine
• Ability to manage safe use of chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing
• Ability to re-stock and move effortlessly between active cook lines
• Cleaning and organizing duties are completed accurately and on time
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef or Kitchen Manager at any time
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the restaurant to another