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
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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