Prep Cook

Description

The Prep Cook assists in food preparation, in support of running efficient and healthy kitchens in Black Cap Coffee & Bakery shops. The Prep Cook is responsible for quality control, sanitation practices, and preparation of ingredients for sandwich stations. This role is important to the effort of providing customers with excellent, quality products. 

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in the creation of food offerings 
• Accepts deliveries, slices and portions out appropriately in support of production schedules
• Pulls ingredients such as meats, cheeses, and breads for preparation and assure that items are properly stored
• Cooks eggs and prepares products such as burritos, eggs and muffins, etc.
• Prepares overnight oats and parfaits for following day
• Prepares smoothie ingredients
• Prepares seasonings
• Assists bakers 
• Communicates ingredient inventory needs
• Performs assigned cleaning duties, typically scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly
• Follows all health codes and maintain exceptional sanitation standards
• Reports all equipment and maintenance problems to the Head Baker, Assistant Baker, and General Manager

Expectations

• Start work by 5AM on scheduled work days
• Follow processes and procedures recorded in Employee Handbook
• Take direction from managers and assist where needed
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Report to work in proper uniform, abiding by the dress code:
• Black Cap T-Shirt
• Hair pulled back and covered with a hat, headband, or bandana
• Closed-toed shoes 
• Pants (no sweatpants)
• Hands must be free of jewelry and nail polish
• Nails must be kept short and clean

Physical Job Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs up and down the stairs multiple times per day 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs off the ground from a squatting position
• Must be able to frequently squat, bend at the waist, and twist from the waist while carrying heavy, large objects up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand on your feet for up to 8 hours at a time

Required Skills & Experience

• ServeSafe Food Handler Safety Certification will be provided by Black Cap after hire
• Must have strong skills in: Communication, attention to detail/consistency, sense of urgency, prioritization, professionalism, adaptability
• Must be timely and attentive to work
• Must have a growth mindset and respond constructively to feedback

Black Out Dates

• It is important for all employees to be available during peak holiday times. All employees will be expected to work: 
• Foliage season (September 20th- October 20th)
• December holiday season (December 26th – January 2nd)
• Presidents’ Day week
• Martin Luther King weekend
• Various summer holidays/events as deemed necessary by management

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• MVP VP Health and Vision Insurance 
• PTO for Full-Time employees
• Free meal and unlimited espresso drinks while on shift
• Opportunities for Career Growth 

Black Cap Coffee & Bakery is an equal opportunity employer: and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability; and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance. 

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.