Prep Cook

POSITION:  Prep Cook

CLASSIFICATION​:  Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Café General Manager

Position Summary 

The Prep Cook position is a critical part of supporting the café. A successful applicant values quality, safety, and is detail oriented. 

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Wage

• 100% Employer Covered Premium Medical Insurance 

(for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week after 60 days of employment)

• Group Dental & Vision Insurance Plans Available

• Employer Covered Life Insurance Premium

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare, Commuter and Dependent Day Care

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and Mental Health, Financial and Legal Coaching available at no cost to the employee

• 8 Equator observed holidays per year for eligible employees (including Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth)

• 1 paid volunteer day per year

• Paid Time Off for voting on Election Day

• Paid Time Off

• 401K - Employees who complete 6 months of service and are over the age of 21 are eligible to enroll in the 401k plan. Equator matches employee contributions up to 4%.

• Free coffee

Key Responsibilities 

• Assemble dishes 

• Cut, peel, and wash vegetables 

• Prep all cold and hot food items using prep worksheets 

• Follow proper knife safety procedures 

• Operate oven and hot prep equipment, ensure proper time/temp of all hot and cooked foods

• Ensure all food meets food safety and quality standards to eliminate cross contamination

• Maintain clean, food-safe dishes, prep stations and maintain the overall kitchen 

• Receive and follow through with orders

Qualifications and Requirements

• Some food preparation experience preferred 

• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team 

• Has a sense of urgency and is hospitable with guests 

• Capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and customers

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities   

• Must maintain current state issued Food Handler Card 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee frequently has to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee also must use hands to handle, feel, and reach. Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 4 hours in length. Required to frequently wash hands and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a kitchen and may be working near co-workers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hazards may include, but are not limited to, cuts, slipping, and tripping.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Job responsibilities can change according to the operational needs of the business. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. 

Equator Coffees is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, and discharge will be based on competence, performance and the business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.