Prep Cook

Summary

The Cook CD-Prep is responsible for preparing foods for serving, and must be able to perform all station functions in the cooking area; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned Management of which associate is capable of performing; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

Essential Functions

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products


• Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed


• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment


• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards


• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables


• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product


• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Requires basic food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards


• Requires 0 – 1 years of closely related experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred


• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals


• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds


• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions


• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions


• Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates


• Frequently works in hot environment

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

HMSHost is committed to providing accessible hiring and employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the "AODA") and the Human Rights Code of Ontario. If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter or on the electronic application form.

Source: HMSHost