Prep Cook

Qualifications

Position requires a high school diploma or GED. Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely. Understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices. Familiar with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation. Ability to become certified in food handling. Math skills, with understanding of cooking measurements. Strong sense of smell and taste. Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills.

Great collaboration and teamwork skills. Effective communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to pass extensive background check in accordance with Kaw Nation Gaming Commission regulations to obtain gaming license. Must be self-motivated and ability to work independently.

A prep cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. To ensure food quality and timely delivery of dishes to guest. Work closely with other kitchen staff to complete orders by gathering necessary ingredients and distributing them to different stations throughout the kitchen. Prep cooks perform a variety of standard tasks like retrieving items from the pantry or fridge and portioning out ingredients.

• Prep cooks often assist Line cooks in providing them with clean cooking utensils and ingredients to add to their dishes.
• Organizing and labeling food items in storage closest.
• Chopping ingredients for food preparation.
• Sanitizing workstation during and after service.
• Completing task, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager.
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves.
• Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats.
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients.
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces, and starting first steps in various dishes.
• Taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen.
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards.
• Review storeroom, walk-in fridge, and freezer to check for low-stock items. Keep record of remaining inventory and provide a list of supplies to management for them to order.
• Help staff unload produce from delivery trucks and store them away.
• Throughout the day, switch between multiple jobs to assist other kitchen staff as needed, including washing dishes and sanitizing floor.
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen management staff to order resupply.
• End of shift help by washing remaining dishes, cleaning off kitchen surfaces, mopping floors and placing clean utensils and dishes back in the appropriate places.
• Prep cooks often have a strong sense of smell and taste.
• Prep cooks must understand cooking measurements.
• Excellent verbal communication skills that allow them to call out orders and relay their progress on tasks.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially during peak service hours.
• It is very important that a prep cooks complete their duties correctly, even in chaotic moments.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.