Prep Cook - Both Full Time and Part Time
- Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Full-time · Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time · Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Title
Prep Cook
Reports To
Head Chef
Summary
The Prep Cook is an integral part of the kitchen team. Working as a team, he/she will be responsible for preparing measures and assembling ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes. Cuts and/or portions meat, vegetables, fish and poultry.
What's In It For You?
- Benefits after 6 months of full time employment
- RRSP/DPSP Contributions after 6 months of full time employment
- Working with a dynamic group of individuals
- Food and Beverage discounts at all 4 PURE Locations
- Opportunities for advancement
Core Competencies
- Customer Service
- Team Work
- Quality
- Communication
- Collaboration
Job Duties
- Following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
Preps assigned items according to the Prep Lists and par levels set by Head Chef. - Communicates with BOH Team Members, regarding availability of product.
- Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes. Cuts and/or portions meat, vegetables, fish and poultry.
- Uses scale to ensure proper portioning of food items.
- Minimizes waste of products.
- Accepts or rejects ingredients based on quality and quantity.
- Cleans, organizes, and maintains walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, prep, and dry storage area.
- Maintains prep area in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.
- Stocks/restocks items on salad station
- Rinses and cuts raw food products.
- Rotates product according to “First In, First Out” to maintain shelf-life standards.
- Understands and complies with food safety and temperature standards.
- Assists in an entire team effort.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Able to maintain a security clearance.
- Previous experience is an asset
- Available to work evenings and weekends.
- Work in a fast paced environment
- Individuals with integrity and high standards
- Someone who is enthusiastic
- Fluent in English
- Team player
Work Conditions
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period.
- Reaches, bends, squats and lifts.
- Carries plates, lifts glass racks and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
- Some exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures and humidity
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing, measuring, and assembling ingredients according to standard recipes and prep lists. They also maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment while ensuring proper food rotation and waste minimization.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, able to obtain security clearance, and fluent in English. Previous experience is considered an asset, and the role requires availability for evenings and weekends in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Portion control
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Inventory management
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Integrity
Benefits
- Benefits after 6 months of full time employment
- RRSP/DPSP Contributions after 6 months of full time employment
- Food and Beverage discounts
- Opportunities for advancement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Trades
Keywords
- Prep Cook
- Kitchen
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- First In First Out
- Portioning
- BOH
- Food Preparation
- Inventory
- Safety Standards
- Culinary
- Hospitality