About the Role
As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing various food items through knife/tool cuts in large volume, following all safety and local sanitation guidelines during production.
Responsibilities
- Preparing ingredients for production according to recipes/directions.
- Assisting with food production to include basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, and making salads.
- Cutting and cleaning a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using a knife and/or cutting machines.
- Assisting in the production of food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and catered events.
- Following production sheets, portioning and merchandising details as instructed by management.
- Following all recipes and guidelines while meeting production deadlines.
- Ensuring consistent quality on all prepared items.
- Tasting all food prepared for station to ensure flavor, freshness, and quality.
- Maintaining a clean and organized station.
- Maintaining kitchen equipment.
- Following proper rotation and storage of goods such as proper labeling, stocking of ingredients and FIFO.
- Continuously seeking opportunities to improve the customer experience.
- Following safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health and Risk Management.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have and maintain an active Handlers’ Card (ServSafe) and adhere to local food handler requirements.
- Maintain an exceptional personal record of punctuality and attendance.
- Consistently perform all duties in a responsible and efficient manner.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Skills
- Moderate kitchen skills and etiquettes.
- Interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Utilization of knife cuts in a fast, efficient and safe manner.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects on a consistent basis.
- Strong communication, time and resource management and planning skills.
- Sense of urgency.
- Customer service.
- Ability to move throughout the café and kitchen in a safe manner.
- High volume production & large batch cooking.
- Ability to handle kitchen equipment and tools safely.
- Professional appearance.
- Knowledge of kitchen item locations and equipment usage.
Work Type
- Monday to Friday
- 6:00am - 2:30pm
Experience Level
- Minimum 2+ years prep experience or equivalent job experience.
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Culinary Degree (preferred but not required).
Salary/Compensations
- $33.00 per hour
Benefits
- No Weekends
- Snacks and meals provided during shifts
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- 401K with match
- Vacation and Sick days
About the Company
- It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
- We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
- If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Equal Opportunity
- Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
- We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
- Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
