Overview
Job Title: Prep Cook
Type of Job: Regular
Job Time Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Job Description:
Meehos’ is looking to hire Prep Cooks to join our Kitchen staff to help prepare food to our exact specifications. You’ll perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
We are looking for great Prep Cooks who are quick and diligent and willing to improve on the job. You will be deft and able to follow instructions as well as all health and safety rules in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will also be able to function in a fast-paced, busy environment as a part of a team. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals.
Responsibilities
- Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- ServSafe Certified
- Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
- Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
- Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Requirements
- Proven cooking experience, including experience as a Line Chef, Restaurant Cook or Prep Cook
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- A team player with good communication skills
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
- Familiar with industry’s best practices
Education Level: No Minimum Education Requirement
Requires a Driver’s License: No
Minimum Salary: 15.00 Hour
Pay Comments: Salary + Tips
Job Application Methods Accepted: Via Email, In Person
How to apply:
Please apply in person with resume at the restaurant – 6808 Skyway. Paradise, CA
OR you may email your resume to jgomez@ncen.org with Subject line – Prep Cook @ Meehos
Employer Information:
MEEHOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
6808 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
Contact: Janine Gomez
Phone: (530) 616-0519
Minimum Education and Experience