Prep Cook - Full Time
- Orleans, ON, Canada
Full-time
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How You Will Make An Impact
You will be responsible for preparing food and serving customers in accordance with applicable local standards, guidelines and regulations.
As a Prep Cook, You Will
You will be responsible for preparing food and serving customers in accordance with applicable local standards, guidelines and regulations.
As a Prep Cook, You Will
- Obtain daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef
- 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
- Previous experience as a prep cook required
- Certificate from a recognized cooking school
- You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
- Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
- Able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- A team player with effective communication skills
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
- Training from a culinary school will be an asset
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare ingredients and simple dishes, perform basic cooking tasks, and serve customers in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. Maintain an orderly kitchen by storing food properly, washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and following nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
Requirements
Previous prep cook experience, a certificate from a recognized cooking school, and a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent are required. Candidates should know kitchen health and safety rules, be able to use cutting tools and utensils, communicate effectively, work well with a team, and have the physical ability to perform the duties.
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Ingredient Measurement
- Vegetable Washing and Chopping
- Meat Preparation
- Basic Cooking
- Salad and Entree Preparation
- Food Storage
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Food Safety
- Nutrition Guidelines
- Kitchen Utensil Operation
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Working Under Pressure
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Prep Cook
- Food Preparation
- Daily Production Schedule
- Ingredient Measurement
- Food Storage
- Basic Cooking
- Sauce Reduction
- Parboiling
- Salad Preparation
- Entree Preparation
- Food Handler Certificate
- Culinary School
- Kitchen Health and Safety
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Nutrition Guidelines
- Cutting Tools
- Kitchen Utensils
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Communication