Prep Cook

Job Overview and Responsibilities

• Making prep recipes and menu products to spec
• Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the line
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, and line stations
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and line
• Practicing safety and sanitation standards
• Having a sense of urgency
• Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System
• Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge
• Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures
• Communicating professionally with co-workers and Front-of-the-House staff

Qualifications and Requirements

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience (experience requirements may vary by location)
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• In some U.S. States, a food safety certification program is required to be completed before being able to serve food or alcohol, which may include a food handlers card (i.e., California law requires this)

SKILLS

• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co-workers
• Maintaining HRC’s 5 core Values and Mission Statement PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to move throughout the Corporate office and Cafes during visits (standing, walking, kneeling, bending, etc.) for extended periods of time
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders
• Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (“having a plan”)
• Following all uniform guidelines
• Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards
• Recycling products, where possible

**Pay and Benefits ** $18.00/Hr. - $18.00/Hr.