Prep Cook

Earn up to $ 15.90/ hour plus tips!

Stop in for an in-person interview from 2-4:30PM daily! Ask for the manager.

DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:

The CK TM is responsible for performing any combination of duties that would maintain the kitchen work areas and restaurant equipment and utensils in a clean and orderly condition. The common task of the kitchen staff involves actual cooking and food preparation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare food items for the daily menu which includes cutting or chopping or peeling, sorting, and washing.

• Cook with various culinary techniques, such as deep frying, broiling, grilling, baking, boiling etc… following Café Rio recipes and present food quickly and efficiently, meeting Café Rio standards.

• Scrape food from dirty dishes and wash them by hand or place them to dish-washing machine/sinks.

• Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand.

• Sweep and mop floors.

• Empty trash as needed.

• Maintain a clean kitchen counter, stove, griddle, oven, refrigerator and kitchen instruments.

• Work safely around kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to the manager.

• Monitor temperature of all refrigerators and freezers routinely.

• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.

• Monitor inventory and report items that need to be reordered.

• Be responsible for a neat, clean, and professional appearance.

• Comply with Department of Public Health Regulation and all other applicable laws and regulations.

• Be punctual when reporting to work as well as performing designated duties.

• Be involved and contribute in team meetings.

• Complete all appropriate company documentation and key tasks, on every shift.

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and follows each restaurant’s manual.

• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by kitchen manager and General Manager.

REPORTS to: the CK Manager

EMPLOYEE REVIEW

The above job description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The information contained herein is subject to change at company’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must have a basic knowledge of kitchen sanitation, kitchen equipment, knife handling skills, and reading and math skills.

• Be able to work in a high-energy and demanding environment.

• Must be able to multi-task, maintain a professional manner, work quickly, and communicate well to ensure all orders are satisfactory to customers.

• Be able to measure ingredients accurately and must be able to understand and carry out instructions.

• Behave professionally and be flexible to change.

• Be physically capable of carrying items as needed to perform the above-stated tasks.

Working Conditions

• 95% of time standing and 5% of time sitting.

• Occasional exposure to cold, heat, and water.

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