Line/Prep Cook

JOB SUMMARY:Completes all assigned prep list items and sets up cook’s line stations. Maintains product presentations, product quality and cook time standards. Prepares all menu items according to West Texas Chop House recipes, plate presentations and specifications. Completes side duties including, but not limited to bussing tables, cleaning back of the house areas, washing dishes, unpacking food / supply deliveries, organizing stockroom / cooler shelves. Adheres to Company food and shelf life absolutes. Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:Prepares menu items according to West Texas Chop House recipes, plate presentations and specifications, serves hot food hot and cold food cold, working on several different orders simultaneously.Completes all assigned prep work: measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared. Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.Sets up work station, cleans, stocks, and restocks workstations.Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.Works with a sense of urgency. Monitors ticket times and works with Team Members to ensure food preparation activities are executed in a timely fashion. QUALIFICATIONSEducation:High School graduate or equivalent preferredExperience:Previous cooking / prep experience preferredSkills/Competencies/Certifications:Ability to accurately read, interpret and prepare all food recipes within West Texas Chop House guidelinesAbility to prepare and present menu items within cook time requirementsReading, writing and verbal communication skills requiredCapable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipmentRead food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by Guest and prepare and cook food according to instructionsOperate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, smokers, dishwashers, and griddles PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: JOB TITLE:Line / Prep CookJOB CODE: Activity Frequency * Comments (i.e. max #. lbs, % of Activity Frequency * Comments (i.e. max #. lbs, % of time)BalancingWeeklyLaddersPullingHourlySpeed racks, cartsCarryingHourly50+ poundsPushingHourlySpeed racks, cartsClimbingWeeklyLaddersReachingHourlyHigh / low shelvesCrawlingInfrequently Reach Above ShoulderHourlyHigh / low shelvesCrouchingHourlyLow shelvesRepetitive Foot MovementInfrequently Depth PerceptionHourly Repetitive Hand MovementHourlyKnives, cooking and serving utensilsFine ManipulationHourlyKnives, cooking utensilsSeeingHourly GraspingHourlyKnives, cooking utensilsSittingInfrequently HandlingHourlyFood and kitchen itemsSpeakingHourly HearingHourly StandingHourly8 + hoursKneelingHourlyLow shelvesStoopingHourlyLow shelvesLiftingHourly50+ poundsWalkingHourly8 + hoursMixingHourly TwistHourly * Frequency: hourly / daily / weekly / occasional / infrequently EnvironmentalCondition *CommentsInside/OutsideVariableKitchen environment, grill, freezer, ovens; Outside to take out trash, start smokerCold/HeatVariableKitchen environment, grill, freezer, ovens; Outside to take out trash, start smokerWet/DryVariableKitchen environmentNoise/VibrationsVariableKitchen environmentHazardsVariableKitchen environment: knives, grill, fryerFumes/Dust/OdorVariablesmoke, cleaning chemicals, kitchen odors (spices, meat), grill / fryer * Condition: normal / none / extreme / variable PIfbe89528f584-30511-39180937