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Prep Cook Job Description Sample Template

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This free Prep Cook job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Prep Cook to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Prep Cook Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled, experienced prep cook to join our growing kitchen staff. In this position, you will assist the culinary team with a variety of tasks. Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills are a must.

Prep Cook Duties and Responsibilities

  • Follow the executive chef's prep list to plan daily work
  • Label ingredients and food items and stock pantry and refrigerator shelves in an organized manner
  • Properly store food items in designated containers
  • Sanitize work areas and equipment, wash dishes, take out trash
  • Measure seasonings, condiments, and ingredients for use in cooking
  • Portion and wrap food
  • Prepare ingredients for cooking
  • Wash, peel, and chop fruits and vegetables
  • Clean and cut or grind meat, fish, poultry, and shellfish
  • Place food in warming trays or refrigerated storage as appropriate
  • Carry food items and utensils to food stations
  • Use manual and electric equipment for food preparation
  • Perform basic cooking tasks such as stirring, straining, and parboiling food and reducing sauces
  • Package take out foods
  • Prepare beverages including soft drinks, coffee, and tea
  • Hand out prepared dishes to servers for delivery to customers
  • Maintain records of quantities of foods and ingredients used
  • Update supervisors when stock of food items or supplies are low
  • Inform managers about broken or malfunctioning equipment
  • Comply with food safety and sanitation guidelines

Prep Cook Requirements and Qualifications

  • Background as a prep cook or related experience
  • Availability for early morning shifts
  • Manual dexterity to ensure proper operation of kitchen utensils and cutting tools
  • Effective communication skills
  • Proficient in English
  • Adept at performing tasks well in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to stand through duration of shift
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