Job Description

Prep Cook

Overview

The Prep Cook at Broken Spanish is an important role in the culinary department. The Prep Cook is responsible for the production of all recipes to execute the food menus at Broken Spanish.

The Prep Cook plays a key role in ensuring that the business consistently delivers high-quality food products, as well as working cohesively with the culinary team to always support the successful execution of the food menu.

Prep Cook Key Roles

Be enthusiastic, energetic and demonstrate a genuine positive demeanor throughout the shift while working collaboratively with the culinary team. Ensure every guest receives the Broken Spanish food experience and leaves eager to return. Recipe adherence and menu production management. Inventory management conducted through accurately receiving and inspecting all food deliveries. Operation systems adherence for execution, organization, and cleanliness. Reports directly into the Kitchen Manager and Sous Chef.

Competencies

Cooking Skills: exceptional level of cooking prowess which ensures that any part of menu production or culinary operation can be successfully supported. Organization: can effectively move between tasks and prioritize appropriately between execution, operational tasks, and cleanliness. Time Management: effectively manages time to achieve business goals while satisfying the guest service needs. Communication: provides regular and relevant information on product quality and availability to management and culinary team. Reliable: able to earn trust and take on tasks as assigned and required by the Kitchen Manager. Ability to Multi-Task: able to take on different tasks and perform multiple duties simultaneously.

Prep Cook Detailed Responsibilities

Attends daily shift briefing with culinary team to receive updates on product, inventory, projected shift sales and upcoming events and promotions Manages food quality, portion control and plate presentation through 100% recipe adherence Ensure accuracy of deliveries and invoice while ensuring product quality meets standards Maintain and contribute to cleanliness, organization, timing, uniform, grooming, production, food quality, and consistency through completion of operational checklists Compliant with all safe food handling, health & safety and WHIMIS requirements Complete understanding of F.I.F.O. and product yield Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with health and safety regulations Keep inventory of all products that may need to be stocked, pulled, and/or prepped - keep management informed of food quantities, quality in prep, on the line, and in holding Communicate effectively between alternate shifts (am and pm) and ensure station is stocked and ready for service for current and incoming shift Ensure proper rotation, labelling, and dating of all products Ensure all products are prepared, held, and served at correct temperatures and correct visual appearance Accurately complete all orders with uncompromising quality and consistency as per restaurant and Chef specifications Complete all food production and prep sheets, monitoring daily prep production May be assigned to work multiple stations throughout the shift

Education and Job Requirements

Minimum of 2 years culinary experience in a full-service restaurant Minimum 1-year experience in a Prep Cook role Experience in a new restaurant opening considered an asset Culinary degree or diploma considered an asset but not required Food Safety Course and W.H.M.I.S. Must be able to carry and lift items weighing at least 25 lbs., must be able to stoop and bend. Must be able to stand and move for extended periods of time to continuously perform essential job functions. Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 35 per week

Location:

Fort St. John, BC V1J 2A8 (required)
Work Location: In person