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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

Education Required: None
Driver's License Required: No
Minimum Hourly Wage: 15.00