Prep Cook

2 years

PENNY is looking for individuals with experince with Seafood fabrication and handling. This is a 5 day a week 8 hr shift postion for morning (AM) only.

The Prep Cook is an integral individual who assists the BOH staff in preparing food, maintains a safe and clean food environment and takes on other culinary tasks as delegated. You will be expected to maintain focus, be detail oriented, be comfortable working in a kitchen environment, and upholding the standard set by management and ownership at Claud.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed with strict adherence to the standards at PENNY while maintaining a sanitary work environment.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, organization, and maintenance of the kitchen.
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of all kitchen equipment, including knifework.
• Maintain open and effective communication with both the BOH team and FOH team.
• Participate in deep cleaning of the BOH space.
• Take direction from BOH management as required for new tasks not directly outlined in the job description but fall within reasonable scope of your job.

Required Qualifications

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A passion for food and exceptional work ethic.
• Strong desire and ability to work on a successful and effective team.
• Willing to accept guidance in a positive manner and implement the direction in a way that is productive for both you and the team.
• Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Prep Cook, Commis, or similar role in an upscale restaurant, preferably michelin.
• Ability to successfully train new Prep Cooks on each station.
• Ability to assist the culinary team in receiving goods for the restaurant.
• A proven track record of dependability, a continuous focus on learning and development, and a history of consistently and successfully fulfilling all role responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $22.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts

Seafood Fabrication and Handling

Attention to Detail

Food Preparation

Sanitation

Adaptability

Organization

Time Management

Kitchen Equipment Use

Problem Solving

Communication

Ability to follow directions

Teamwork

Training

Sanitation Knowledge

receiving goods

Culinary Skills

Dependability

Interpersonal Skills

Continuous Learning and Development

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Physical Stamina

Positive Attitude

Willingness to Learn

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

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