Prep Cook

3 weeks ago

Brea, California, United States Xperience XRG Full time
Xperience XRG Prep Cook Job Description

At Xperience XRG, we're seeking a skilled Prep Cook to join our team. As a Prep Cook, you'll play a vital role in preparing cooking ingredients, sauces, and simple dishes for our restaurants. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional food quality and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare all hot and cold restaurant foods
  • Prepare prep sheets to include all items that need to be prepared or ordered
  • Follow prep sheets and communicate with Chefs to ensure set prep times are met
  • Properly wrap, label, date, and store all food items on their proper carts to ensure product freshness
  • Set up, operate, and clean all kitchen machinery/equipment and store it in its proper place
  • Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and handling of equipment, using only as intended and only after proper training has been demonstrated
  • Efficiently work with materials and/or resources, being aware of and minimizing costs and expenses
  • Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of the kitchen
  • Read, measure, execute recipes, and execute computer tickets for service
  • Apply knife skills required for service and preparation
  • Maintain a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail
  • Assist Chefs as needed in execution of service
  • Communicate with management, chefs, and service staff to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and/or other employees
  • Move furniture as directed by management, including but not limited to: tables, chairs, bar stools, banquettes, bar tables, boxes, and equipment
  • Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws
  • Maintain company safety and sanitation standards
  • Ensure complete and proper checkout procedures
  • Clean all spills immediately and place all trash in proper receptacles
  • Inform management of any complaint, comments, or incident
  • Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed
  • Record and report any equipment failure and/or safety hazards to management immediately
  • Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma preferred
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
  • Valid Driver's License
  • 18+ years of age
  • Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards
  • Minimum of one (1) year related experience
  • Advanced knife skills
  • Proper food storage knowledge
  • Proper lifting techniques
  • Guest relations
  • Sanitation and safety
  • Full service kitchen operations
  • Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public

Working Conditions:
  • Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors
  • Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon guest volume
  • Fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant
  • Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to walk long periods of time
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time
  • Ability to understand the speech of another person
  • Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand
  • Ability to push and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

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