Supervisor: Executive Chef                      

FLSA:   Non-Exempt

Rate:$15.25 per hour

Summary

The Prep Cook will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so that food can be prepared according to recipes. A great prep cook will be quick and diligent and willing to improve on the job. Incumbent will be able to follow instructions as well as all health and safety rules in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will also be able to function in a fast-paced, busy environment as a part of a team.

Essential Functions

  • Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
  • Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
  • Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
  • Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
  • Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
  • Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
  • Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
  • Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
  • Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

Secondary Functions

  • Coordination with Leadership team. Staffing. Creating donation boxes.

Minimum Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge required

  • Knowledge of safe, sanitary food handling procedures
  • Business English, spelling, and basic math
  • Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen

Skills Required

  • Proven experience as prep cook
  • Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
  • Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
  • Very good physical condition and endurance

Ability To:

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.
  • Follow the instructions of Senior Management
  • Be a team player with good communication skills
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Remain punctual
  • Work a flexible schedule (weekends and evenings)
  • Work effectively under stressful situations
  • Exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
  • Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and ethical standards and judgement
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Employment eligibility verification
  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
  • Reliable transportation
  • Tuberculosis test
  • Successful completion of background screening
  • CA Food Handling Certificate
  • Must wear Non-slip shoes
  • CPR and First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment
  • High school diploma or equivalent is desirable.

Non-Essential Qualifications

N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

This position is responsible to work in “client friendly” environments and is assigned to a site where homeless services are provided (shelter, motel, etc.). There is some responsibility to work in noisy environments where homeless participants are present.

Physical Requirements

This position will require walking, driving and standing for extended periods of time, safely using required tools and equipment to perform food preparation. Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds. Cook also spend time thinking, writing, listening, and speaking.

Mental Requirements

This position will require the individual to be able to handle any/all of the following: constant distractions, interruptions, uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules: be able to process information, think and conceptualize.