Prep Cook

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Job Details

Position: Prep Cook

Location: Acton MA

Hours: Full Time

Hourly Rate: $23.00-$25.00/hr

Pay Frequency: Weekly - Direct Deposit

What We Offer You:

• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package

• Health Dental & Vision Insurance

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off: Vacation Holiday Sick Time

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Various Employee Perks and Rewards

Job Summary

The Prep Cook reports to the Executive Chef and is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast lunch and/or

catered events. Assists the Executive Chef with daily tasks and preparation of meals.

Essential Functions

• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow st

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to

  ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens broilers

  grills roasters and other equipment.

• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality keeping track of old and new items

  rotating stock and following food company labeling & dating procedures.

• Monitor cook and prepare foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently using methods such

  as tasting smelling or utilization of food thermometers.

• Responsible for preparation of stations as directed according to company guidelines.

• Bake roast broil and steam meats fish vegetables and other foods.

• Season weigh measure and mix ingredients according to recipes with guidance from supervisor using

  various kitchen utensils and equipment.

• Wash peel cut and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.

• Carve trim and prepare meats and seafood for hot or cold service.

• May bake breads rolls cakes and pastries.

• May wash pots pans dishes utensils or other cooking equipment.

• Compile and maintain records of food usage.

• May assist with inventory.

• Follow food specification amounts provided by supervisor. Assist in forecasting of preparation needs.

• Prepare and serve food to customers in a timely manner.

• May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations as directed.

• Communicate with supervisor regarding kitchen equipment/supply needs.

• Adhere to and promote company standards for safety proper food handling practices sanitation uniform

  guidelines and productivity.

• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive approachable greeting and thanking

  customers.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment

This job operates in a kitchen environment whereby employees may be exposed to and/or required to operate equipment including but not limited to an oven stove dishwasher slicer coffee machine steamer mixer and chefs knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat steam fire and noise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to sit reach bend kneel stoop climb and push pull & lift items weighing 40 pounds or less. Employee may be required to stand for long periods of time.