Job Details
**Prep Cook**
1000 Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan Minimum Experience **Entry-level** Compensation **$12.00 - $16.00/hr.** Position: Prep Cook
Classification : Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal
Reports to: Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Job Duties:
* Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
* Prepares food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
* Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags
* Processes prepared foods for service using ovens, gas stoves, griddles, and broilers
* Assures that each item is cooked to the Chef and guests specifications
* Answers, report and follows Executive or Sous Chefs instructions
* Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, broilers, saut burners, ovens, flat top griddles, and refrigeration equipment both during and after service
* Stocks inventory appropriately and notifies Chefs when items are low in stock
* Ensures that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and a timely fashion
* Assumes responsibility for quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served
* Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Job Competencies :
* Ability and desire to withstand prolonged periods of standing
* Must be able to work independently
* Must be able to maneuver throughout all areas of the property and from floor to floor either by stairways (minimum of 20 steps) or elevator
* Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and kneel
* Must be able to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays as needed
* Ability to simultaneously manage several projects, and not be flustered by changing priorities and unforeseen obstacles to achieving objectives
Education and/or Experience:
* 6 months to 1-year cooking experience
* Graduate from culinary school or enrolled in culinary program a plus
Location Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan Minimum Experience Entry-level Compensation $12.00 - $16.00/hr.