Restaurant Prep Cook
23 days ago
Cleveland
Job Description Prep Cook Position Summary The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients, assembling food items, and supporting daily production activities for the restaurant, live-food stations, delivery operations, and production facility. This position plays a key role in maintaining food quality, consistency, safety, and efficiency while ensuring products are prepared according to company standards and production schedules. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and portion ingredients, including washing, cutting, slicing, chopping, mixing, and measuring food items according to recipes and production specifications., • Assist with the preparation and assembly of menu items, cold retail products, grab-and-go meals, and catering orders., • Support production schedules to ensure adequate product availability for restaurant operations, live-food stations, retail locations, and delivery customers., • Package, label, and date food products in accordance with company standards, food safety regulations, and customer requirements., • Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards for all prepared products., • Assist with inventory management by monitoring ingredient levels, rotating stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures, and notifying management of shortages., • Receive, inspect, and properly store deliveries of food, packaging materials, and supplies., • Prepare products for daily deliveries and assist with order staging and distribution activities as needed., • Ensure workstations, equipment, and food preparation areas are clean, organized, and properly sanitized at all times., • Follow all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, health department, and company operating procedures., • Operate kitchen equipment safely, including slicers, mixers, food processors, ovens, and packaging equipment., • Minimize food waste by following proper preparation, storage, and portion control procedures., • Assist with menu changes, new product rollouts, and seasonal production initiatives., • Work collaboratively with kitchen staff, production teams, delivery personnel, and management to ensure smooth daily operations., • Report equipment malfunctions, food quality concerns, inventory shortages, and operational issues to supervisors promptly., • Maintain accurate production records, labeling logs, temperature logs, and cleaning schedules as required., • Support special events, catering production, and high-volume operational periods as assigned. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent preferred., • Previous experience in food preparation, restaurant operations, commissary kitchens, catering, or food production environments preferred., • Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices., • Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and written instructions accurately., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards., • Strong teamwork and communication skills., • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds., • Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Key Competencies • Food Preparation and Production, • Quality Control, • Food Safety and Sanitation, • Inventory Management, • Time Management, • Attention to Detail, • Teamwork and Collaboration, • Organization and Cleanliness, • Adaptability, • Reliability and Accountability Physical Requirements • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods., • Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly., • Ability to work in refrigerated storage areas and kitchen environments with varying temperature
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