Prep Cook - Plaza

About the job

TITLE: Prep Cook REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager SUMMARY Responsible for production of superior quality hot and cold foods and salads in a manner consistent with restaurant standards, procedures, and recipe specifications. Assists in ensuring proper rotation and preservation of food to minimize loss. Maintains organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Completes opening duties according to restaurant standards. • Prepares prep items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards. • Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service. • Kitchen maintenance and up-keep tasks, such as stocking, rotating, emptying trash, and setting up pre-wash station. • Maintains complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; uses equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely. • Inspects the cleanliness and organization of the prep area and workstations; rectifies any deficiencies. Maintains throughout the shift. • Assists other team members in completing their assigned duties and tasks. • Minimizes waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost. • Breaks down workstation and completes closing duties according to standards. • Maintains and strictly abides by sanitation/health regulations and storage procedures. • Adheres to appearance and uniform standards. • Adheres to all restaurant standards, policies, and pr