Prep Cook at New South Jersey Winery

SADDLEHILL CELLARS

Voorhees Township, NJ

$15 to $17 Hourly
Medical , Paid Time Off , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Employee discounts

Prep Cook

Position Summary
Prep Cooks are responsible for supporting the kitchen team. This includes excellent communication skills, use of prep/par sheets, participation in ordering and inventories, adherence to all sanitation and safety standards, kitchen policies, and high-quality preparation, cooking, and production of stock items according to recipe specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Prep Cook in full-service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment
Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
Must have basic knife skills and proficiency in fundamental techniques of cooking.
Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Basic knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
Ability to take direction
Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to work resourcefully, and proactively resolve issues
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
Polished presentation
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Overview of Responsibilities

Perform work to support different kitchen line stations as per business demands
Weigh and measure ingredients; properly use recipes in order to produce dishes up to standard
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation
Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet Saddlehill kitchen standards
Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards
Properly store and/or discard leftover food
Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
Ensure all products and prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO
Assist with receiving and organization of cold storage and dry storage areas
Exhibit mindfulness of volume due to open kitchen setting
Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance.
Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

Compensation and Benefits