Prep Cook

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Prep Cook provides culinary support for our chefs, while also sharing the responsibility of ensuring safety/sanitation protocols are followed at all times.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Contributes to building and maintaining a positive work culture at all times

· Flexible schedule, especially during busy seasons

· Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others

· Ability to remain calm, prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to handle guest requests and needs in a professional and pleasant manner

· Can stand for long periods of time (majority of shift)

· Can bend, twist, squat, kneel, reach overhead, and walk safely

· Can safely adhere to sanitation/safety protocol at all times

· Able to lift 40+ lbs of food/inventory at a time

· Ability read, understand and follow a recipe

· Understanding of basic food preparation techniques, such as roast, blend, slice, dice, julienne, etc.

· Knowledge of basic food preparation equipment, such as slicers, dicers, ovens, warmers, steam tables, etc.

· Excellent knife handling skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Creates and fosters a positive environment at all times

· Operates with safety and sanitation in mind at all times

· Takes accurate daily inventory of prep items

· Construct a daily prep list using existing PARs/chef input as resources

· Assists with meal preparation in accordance to all safety regulations and under the direction of chef team

· Carefully follows standard recipes to ensure consistency/quality

· Correctly label and date all prep items and store in correct locations

· Rotate prep items to ensure FIFO

· Communicate prep needs and assistance needs to Chefs and Supervisors

· Notify Chefs and Supervisors of any noted variance in finished products

· Breakdown and clean workstation at the end of shift. Remove rubbish and sweep prep room floor

· Safely utilizes knives, cooking tools, equipment at all times

· Self directed, possesses the ability to see what needs to be done, and addressing the needs without needing reminder to do so

· Helps maintain cleanliness of back of the house- equipment, dishes, sanitation receptacles, etc.

· Limits food waste/damage

· Notifies manager team of any equipment failure/maintenance issues and low inventory needs in advance

· Helps to safely maintain equipment/inventory at all times

· Is always focused on guest satisfaction, at all times

· Performs all other duties as assigned

CULTURAL TASKS:

· Knowledge of our mission statement and core values

· Knowledge of area attractions

· Promotes the “Aloha Pass It On” initiative to the community

· Embodies the Aloha spirit

· Exudes a Guest first mentality and philosophy