Frank & Andrea prep + grill

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-TimeReports To: Kitchen Manager / Executive ChefBrand: Frank & Andrea

Were looking for a skilled and reliable Prep Cook / Grill Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning both sides of the line setting the kitchen up to succeed through disciplined prep work and executing consistent high-quality grilled items to order during service. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in mise en place works clean and can perform under pressure during a rush.

Prep

• Prepare portion and label ingredients (proteins sauces marinades vegetables) according to standardized recipes and par levels
• Break down and portion proteins to spec using a scale for consistent cook times and plate presentation
• Rotate stock using FIFO (first in first out) and label all prepped items with date and content per health code
• Maintain a clean organized prep and cook station in compliance with health codes
• Communicate low stock or par shortages to the Kitchen Manager before they become a service problem

Grill

• Cook proteins and grill items to order hitting temperature and doneness specs consistently (using a thermometer not guesswork)
• Manage multiple items at different stages on the grill simultaneously during peak service
• Monitor grill temperature and clean/maintain the grill surface throughout and at the end of each shift
• Time grill items to fire in sync with the rest of the ticket communicate with expo and other stations to manage order flow during rushes
• Plate finished items per standardized presentation guidelines

Across both stations

• Follow all food safety sanitation and allergen handling protocols
• Restock ingredients as needed throughout service
• Support other stations as directed by the Kitchen Manager when volume requires it

• Prior experience in a prep cook grill cook or line cook role preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work a grill station under time pressure while maintaining consistency
• Working knowledge of proper food handling temperature logging and sanitation practices
• Comfortable using a scale thermometer and standard kitchen knives safely and accurately
• Ability to work standing for extended periods and lift up to 2550 lbs
• Comfortable working in a hot fast-paced kitchen environment
• Food handlers certification (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible availability including evenings/weekends/holidays

• Experience running both prep and grill stations independently
• Familiarity with high-volume scratch-kitchen environments
• Formal culinary training or apprenticeship

• Extended standing reaching and repetitive hand/wrist motion
• Exposure to high heat and open flame near the grill
• Lifting protein cases prep tubs and supply boxes