Prep Cook

Position Summary

Kitchen team members areresponsible for assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness in thekitchen, and supporting the team to ensure smooth operations.

Serviceand Maintenance

Restocks supplies and ingredients during shifts.

Assists with plating and assembling dishes whenneeded.

Sets up and stocks workstation with necessarysupplies before service.

Maintains cleanliness and organization duringand after shifts.

Assist with chopping, peeling, portioning, andother simple prep tasks as directed by kitchen leadership.

Prepares and portions ingredients for service.

Communicates effectively with other kitchenstaff to ensure a smooth flow of service.

Assists with training and mentoring lessexperienced team members.

Responds to changing priorities during service.

Handles special requests or dietaryaccommodations with professionalism.

Completes other duties assigned by management.

Sanitation,Hygiene, and Safety

Maintains sanitation to the Department of Healthstandards; keeps work area clean and organized.

Maintains and strictly abides by statesanitation/health regulations and restaurant requirements and procedures.

Maintains complete knowledge of correctmaintenance and use of equipment; uses equipment and tools only as intended,properly and safely.

Inspects the cleanliness and organization of theline and workstations; rectifies any deficiencies.

Inspects the cleanliness and working conditionof all tools, equipment and supplies, ensuring everything complies withstandards.

Informs supervisor or manager on dutyimmediately of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations.

Maintains proper storage procedures as specifiedby Department of Health requirements.

Additional Skills and Responsibilities

Exudes excellence in hospitality both forinternal and external guests.

Excellent time management and organizationalskills.

The ability to define and effectively solve avariety of changing situations under stress; ability to adapt to changingcircumstances.

Passion for exceptional hospitality, food, andbeverages.

Self-driven, results-oriented; ability to thrivein a fast-paced environment.

Flexible work schedules, including nights,weekends, and holidays.

PhysicalDemands and Work Environment

May be required to lift, carry, push, or pullheavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Kneel, bend, or stoop, ascend or descend stairs;be on feet for extended periods of time.

Working in an environment that may be exposed tohazardous equipment and situations and conditions that produce cuts or minorburns.

Frequent use of hands for washing dishes,handling utensils, and loading/unloading racks.

Performing repetitive actions like scrubbing,rinsing, and stacking, which require stamina and attention to detail.

Ability to move safely and quickly around thekitchen area to keep up with workflow, often in tight spaces and around others.

Exposed to hot and cold temperatures, such aswhen working near ovens or retrieving food from freezers.

Sometimes wear protective and safety attire,such as gloves.

Experience/Education

Proven experience as a line chef, cook, orsimilar role in a professional kitchen.

Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchenequipment, and best practices.

Ability to work effectively under pressure in afast-paced environment.

Excellent time management and multitaskingskills.

A team-oriented mindset with strongcommunication skills.

Culinary school education is a plus but notrequired.

EEO Statement

Noble Food & Pursuits is proud to be an EqualOpportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, color,creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexualorientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexualand reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age,disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposinggenetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexualviolence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.