Looking for prep cook

un Looking for prep cook (Philadelphia) compensation: Based on experience starting at $14/hr Please anyone (including undocumented individuals) who may think they qualify please apply. Please have SafeServ Certification from PA. Will pay for SafeServ Certification Exam for the right candidate. This is for Mexican Cuisine El Manzano Looking to expand and serve at another location. Job description is outlined below. This prep cook will be responsible for transporting and setting up the trailer, this may not be required as I will be searching for this candidate. Job Title: Pre-Cook (Food Trailer) Job Overview: As a Pre-Cook in a food trailer, you will assist with the preparation of ingredients and food items to ensure that the food service process runs smoothly and efficiently. Your role will focus on prepping ingredients, performing basic cooking tasks, and helping with food assembly under the direction of the head cook or food trailer manager. Key Responsibilities: Ingredient Preparation: Clean, chop, slice, dice, and measure ingredients like vegetables and meats according to the menu. Partial Cooking: Pre-cook or partially cook certain menu items (e.g., blanching vegetables, grilling meats, boiling potatoes) to save time during service. Marinating & Seasoning: Prepare and apply marinades, rubs, and seasonings to meats, seafood, and other ingredients as per recipes. Batch Cooking: Prepare large batches of ingredients that can be used throughout the day to meet the demands of a high-volume service. Food Storage: Ensure that all ingredients and partially cooked items are stored in accordance with health and safety guidelines, keeping them at the proper temperatures and properly labeled. Assist in Menu Development: Provide feedback and assistance in testing new recipes, food items, and menu changes based on customer preferences or food trends. Order Management: Assist in organizing food orders and ingredients for a smooth workflow during peak service times. Food Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to food safety regulations, including hygiene, safe food storage, and temperature control, in the compact environment of the food trailer. Maintain Cleanliness: Keep the work area clean and organized, and assist in cleaning kitchen tools, equipment, and surfaces at the end of each shift. Collaborate with Team: Work closely with cooks, food handlers, and other staff to ensure that food is prepared quickly and to the highest quality standards during busy periods. Customer Service Support: Occasionally help with serving or customer interactions if the food trailer setup requires it, maintaining a friendly and professional attitude. Skills & Qualifications: Basic Cooking Knowledge: Understanding of basic cooking techniques and food preparation methods. Food Safety Awareness: Knowledge of food safety practices, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation. Speed and Efficiency: Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to working in a smaller, mobile kitchen environment with limited equipment and space. Teamwork: Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a small team. Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple tasks at once, particularly during busy service times. Physical Stamina: Ability to work long hours standing and in a physically demanding environment. Work Environment: Work in a small, confined space within the food trailer, often with limited equipment and storage. Fast-paced environment, especially during peak meal hours, with high-volume orders. Must be flexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on the trailer's operating hours and location. May be required to work in various weather conditions if the trailer operates outdoors. The Pre-Cook in a food trailer needs to be highly organized, able to handle the pressure of working in a fast-paced, small kitchen environment, and ensure that food is prepared quickly and safely. Their job supports the smooth operation of the entire food trailer, from prep work to high-speed execution during service hours. post id: ... [ ]