Prep Cook

• Prepares and serves food in an attractive manner
• Works in the dish pit and busing/cleaning tables
• Use excellent communication skills to work positively with different populations and build rapport with clients
• Ensure that a safe and healthy environment exists for patrons
• Will communicate clearly and specifically with Food Service & Events Manager and Kitchen Supervisor.
• Strictly adheres to prescribed standardized recipes and kitchen procedures
• Diligently works at his/her given tasks and offers help to others when needed
• Maintains good personal hygiene
• Performs given duties at special meal functions
• Relates successfully with peers, children and public
• Follows all necessary health requirements and dress code
• Give the Food Service & Events Manager & Kitchen Supervisor advanced notice if unable to be at scheduled shift
• Maintain any certifications
• Will work evening and weekend hours to assist with special programming and events

• He/she acquaints themselves with all kitchen and concession equipment. This includes slicers, overs, steamers, commercial mixers, grills, and dishwasher.
• Maintains orderly and clean work areas
• Adheres to strict sanitary standards
• Keep up-to-date on cooking and equipment trends
• All other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Kitchen Supervisor and Food Service & Events Manager

• Preferred one year of culinary school completed and continuing to work on degree. Or equivalent cooking experience in quality food establishments.
• Preferred 2 years of professional cooking experience.
• Preferred proficiency with knife skills such as dice, chop and julienne.
• A person of good character
• Able to follow directions
• Willing to work a variety of schedules as needed
• Must be able to work well with others

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