Prep Cook

* Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, and recipe policies and procedures.

* Sets up the line; this includes all hot food tables.

* Prepares recipes fresh daily.

* Proper understanding of all measurements.

* Follows proper cooling, cooking and reheating procedure on all products.

* Ensures all products are properly labeled and signed off by a manager.

* Maintains a clean and sanitary work station.

* Keeps line and expo stocked with proper product levels.

* Awareness of food cost and waste.

* Selects and uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, chop, simmer, blend, garnish, maintain holding temperature, or otherwise produce food in the hot prep station.

* Understands how to clean and breakdown ovens, stove, hoods, and prep areas.

* Communicates with line on call-backs.

* Take a proactive approach to prepping food. Does not wait until the line is completely out to make or heat an item.

* The ability to have fun at work.

Responsible for all hot food item prepared in the kitchen. Prepares rouxs, sauces, and side items. Responsible for maintaining a sanitary kitchen work station.

**Essential Functions**

**Competencies**

* Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions

* Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word

* Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely

* Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace

* Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines

* Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations

**Qualifications**

* Culinary background; vocational, college, high school desirable.

* The ability to read and follow a recipe.

* Sautee experience a plus.

* Attention to detail a must.

* The ability to multi-task.

* The ability to handle stress.

* Good organizational skills and time management.

* Ability to communicate in the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

**Work Environment**

Typical restaurant environment

Company : Ultra Steak, Inc.

Position : Prep Cook - Aspen Tap House

Status : Part Time

Shift : First (Day), Second (Afternoon)

Req # : 6761690

Date Posted : January 04, 2022

Location : 4340 N Main St, Mishawaka, US, IN, 46545

Job Category : Aspen Tap House - Back of House