Prep Cook & Dishwasher
16 days ago
Miami
Job DescriptionJob Summary Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List. Activities & Responsibilities Primary o Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Sergio's & Sergios Cuban o Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties. o Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures. o Clean and sanitize work station area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. o Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage. o Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment. o Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers. o Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving. o Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets. o Portion according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to guests. o Weigh or measure ingredients. o Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads. o Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas. o Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers. o Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items. o Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas. o Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods. o Promptly inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items. o Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches. o Stir and strain soups and sauces. o Uses the Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products; does not rely on the memory of oneself or others. o Complete opening and closing checklists and assists others in opening and closing the kitchen. o Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement. o Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests' needs and support the operation of the restaurant. o Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations. Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using a dishwashers or by hand. o Keep dishwasher clean and immediately report any functional or mechanical problems to the Kitchen Manager. o Monitor dishwasher water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle. o Cary 50 lb o Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition. o Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas. o Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen. o Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies. o Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas. o Sweep or scrub floors. o Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars. o Clean food preparation and production areas as required. o Receive and store supplies. o Clean garbage cans with water or steam. o Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks Supplemental o Butcher and clean fowl, fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving. o Keep records of the quantities of food used. o Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines. o Distribute food servers to serve to customers. o Operate cash register, handle money, and give correct change. o Cut, slice, or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking. o Stock cupboards and refrigerators, and tend salad bars and buffet meals. o Add cutlery, napkins, food, and other items to trays on assembly lines in hospitals, cafeterias, airline kitchens, and similar establishments. o Package take-out foods or serve food to customers. o Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks. o Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor. o Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers. Tools & Technology (examples in parentheses) o Commercial use: o blenders, choppers, cubers, dicers, grinders, processors, and/or slicers o broilers, deep fryers, griddles, grills, microwave ovens, ovens, pizza ovens, ranges, rotisseries, steamers, and/or toasters o dishwashers o food warmers o measuring cups o mixers o popcorn machines o scales o woks o Ice dispensers o Ice shaver machines or accessories o Milkshake machines o Non-carbonated beverage dispenser o Personal computers o Point of sale terminal o Roasting machinery o Slush machines o Soft serve machines
