Prep Cook
7 days ago
Prep Cook
Edison, 1521 B US Route 1, Edison, New Jersey, United States of America
Req #265
Friday, September 6, 2024
At True Food Kitchen we pride ourselves on serving great food This means that we rely on our prep cooks to consistently and efficiently prepare and portion our food products, beautifully plate and garnishes dishes, and ensure that our food is ready to be served to our guests consistently and efficiently. It is the prep cook‘s responsibility to accurately and efficiently prepare and portion food products prior to service. The prep cook will also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items as necessary. Many items on our menu are seasonal which gives our prep cooks a variety of recipes to prepare as we rotate throughout the year.
What you can look forward to
- We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth and a development program to get you to that next position in your career.
- AM/PM and Mid-day shifts available.
- Part time to 40 hours available per person.
- Part time team members are offered access to affordable, quality health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options.
- Pet Insurance for your fur babies.
- Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc which offers to help you and your family address and resolve everyday issues.
- Restaurant Dining Discount.
- Paid volunteer time to support your community and favorite charities.
- Eligible to give to and receive from the True Giving fund that supports life changing events.
We look for people who:
- Experience in kitchen preparation would be beneficial
- Preferably have at least 6 months experience in a similar capacity in a high-volume restaurant
- Exhibit exceptional knife skills
- Are able to work efficiently in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Read and execute a recipe
- The flexibility and availability to work nights, holidays and/or weekends should be doable
- A love of making great food
What you will be doing:
- Prepare menu ingredients following a recipe to produce consistent results
- Complete prep list, maintain station throughout shift, follow all specifications, and stock items as needed
- Rinse and cuts raw food products
- Portion products and follow recipes to ensure plate presentation looks great
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
- Prepare items for broiling, grilling, sauteing or other cooking methods based off recipe requirements
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
- Handle, store, and rotate all products properly
- Follows sanitization standards, ensuring work station stays clean and organized, and follows all food handling standards.
Who we are
At True Food Kitchen, we believe in the power of whole, real food. We partner with each of our growers, ranchers and producers so that every ingredient meets our TRUE standards. That means better food for our guests and the planet. By crafting ‘Real Food for Real Life‘ we embody our purpose: empowering more people to eat real food.
Purpose: Real Food for Real Life
If you‘re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we‘re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need We believe strongly in creating supportive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
Other details
Job Family
HOH
Pay Type
Hourly
Min Hiring Rate
$15.13
Max Hiring Rate
$21.00
Required Education
Equivalent Experience
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- Edison, 1521 B US Route 1, Edison, New Jersey, United States of America
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