Prep Cook

1 week ago


Buffalo, New York, United States Hearty Helpings Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Prep Cook to join our team at Hearty Helpings Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare, cook, and portion all menu items by following standardized recipes.
  • Assist with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
  • Check menus, prepare, and cook items following standard recipes, completing the cooking by serving time.
  • Check temperatures of food items and log before serving.
  • Remove leftovers, cover, date, and store leftover food after the line is served.
  • Maintain the cooking area and equipment in a clean, sanitary, neat, and orderly manner.
  • Handle food, equipment, and utensils in accordance with sanitary and safety regulations.
  • Wash and sanitize all pots and pans after preparing meals.
  • Ensure all areas are clean before leaving each day.
  • Assist with mission work as needed, including serving as a truck spotter, helping with food distributions, and preparing meals.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of and experience in practicing proper safety standards in handling food and equipment.
  • Solid math, reading, writing, and analytical abilities, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • A positive attitude and flexibility with changing department needs.
  • Ability to work with populations of varying educational levels and backgrounds effectively.
  • Ability to measure accurately, handle food and equipment efficiently and safely, and lift a minimum of 50 pounds with minimal effort.
  • Ability to tolerate sudden and extreme changes in temperatures and stand for at least 8 hours a day.
  • Ability to climb on a ladder to reach stored items and carry them to the floor.
  • Ability to push, pull, and guide carts weighing approximately 70-325 pounds on a tile surface.
  • Ability to work in hot or cold conditions for long periods of time.
  • Ability to tolerate sudden and extreme changes in temperature.
  • Ability to work with all food types, including gluten, dairy, and raw proteins, including pork.
  • Ability to twist and rotate 180 degrees during each day and follow DOH food service standards.

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