A Prep Cook washes, cuts, and prepares food and ingredients for cooking. They also prepare all of the kitchen tools necessary for cooking and cleaning, wash dishes, clear up messes, organize the storage areas and shelves in the kitchen, and respond to the needs of Chefs and other cooking staff. Additionally, they ensure food is properly stored and safely handled for consumption. A good Prep Cook is an essential part of the kitchen staff, especially as an aide to a Chef, as they help maximize the workflow in the kitchen.
Skills and Qualifications:
.Ability to work under pressure
.Excellent verbal communication skills
.Strong organizational skills
.In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety requirements
.In-depth knowledge of safe food storage guidelines
.Ability to use kitchen utensils safely
.Ability to take direction and work as a team player
.Knowledge of some specific cooking processes such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, boiling water, or preheating pans and ovens
.May be asked to test new recipes and assist cook to plate food for serving to customers.
.Cleaning work location/stations as required
.Stocking
.Other operational requirements as needed (e.g., local grocer pick-up)
Experience in the food/retail hospitality industry is an asset (e.g., kitchen, cashier, server, hostess, banquet, etc.
Assets:
.Food Handler’s Certification (e.g., FoodSafe Level 1, ServSafe, TrainCan Advdance, SafeCheck Advance).
.Flexible work schedule
.Driver’s license, Transportation
.CPIC Clearance
Minimally, one of the above will be part of on-job training requirement if not already certified, including CPIC Clearance.
Job #ID 11872
Pay Rate $ 17.50/hour
Job Type Part Time
Location North Bay