Prep Cook/Chef

JOB TITLE: Prep Cook/Chef

STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Temporary

REPORTS TO: Head Chef

DIRECT REPORTS: None

HOURS: Sunday-Friday; Hours vary

SUMMARY:  Through your experience and expertise, you will be responsible for the preparation and execution of all menu items according to recipe standards and procedures to ensure the highest level of food quality and guest satisfaction. We are looking for someone who wants to grow their skills in a very fast paced, results driven, professional environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Utilize knives and other various kitchen tools and equipment to perform multiple forms of hot and cold food preparation.
• Prepare food items according to the daily prep list with consistent quality and making sure to not prepare beyond estimated needs.
• Follow recipes, production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mies en plas and set-up station Kids meal services.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, and char griller.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist i n setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
• Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages before or during meal services
• Maintains the walk-in coolers for organization and freshness
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations
• Maintains neat professional appearance and observes personal cleanliness rules at all times
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and work directly with kitchen volunteers.
• Load and unload meals for delivery
• Working knowledge of HACCP practices and state regulated child nutrition programs (CACFP)
• This job posting is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Education and Certifications:  High School Diploma/GED Required. Food Safety Certification (provided by Mid-Ohio Food bank). Highly preferred Culinary Arts Degree from an accredited culinary program

Experience:  2 years kitchen prep, cooking experience in a high volume, complex foodservice operations and high-touch customer service environment experience highly desirable.

Skills/Competencies: Must have good customer skills, mathematical skills, strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to use computerized food ordering and planning system and experience with Microsoft applications. Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment.

JOB  CONDITIONS:
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid (non-weather) and extreme cold or heat (non-weather). The noise level is usually moderate, but could increase to high. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly require d to stand, walk k, use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk/hear and taste. Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. Some night and weekend work require d. Must have a valid driver's license.

ADA:   The above  statements  cover  what  are generally  believed  to the  principal  and  essential  function  of  this job.  Specific circumstances may allow or require some associates assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

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