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Overnight prep chef/smoker attendant

We are seeking a skilled, experienced prep cook to join our growing kitchen staff. In this position, you will assist the culinary team with a variety of tasks. Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills are a must.

Prep Cook Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow the prep list/smoke schedule  to plan daily work
• Label ingredients and food items and stock pantry and refrigerator shelves in an organized manner
• Properly store food items in designated containers
• Sanitize work areas and equipment, wash dishes, take out trash
• Measure seasonings, condiments, and ingredients for use in cooking
• Portion and wrap food
• Prepare ingredients for cooking
• Wash, peel, and chop fruits and vegetables
• Clean and cut or grind meat, fish, poultry, and shellfish
• Place food in warming trays or refrigerated storage as appropriate
• Carry food items and utensils to food stations
• Use manual and electric equipment for food preparation
• Perform basic cooking tasks such as stirring, straining, and parboiling food and reducing sauces
• Package take out foods
• Hand out prepared dishes to servers for delivery to customers
• Maintain records of quantities of foods and ingredients used
• Update supervisors when stock of food items or supplies are low
• Inform managers about broken or malfunctioning equipment
• Comply with food safety and sanitation guidelines

Prep Cook Requirements and Qualifications

• Background as a prep cook or related experience
• Availability for overnight shifts (11am-5am) possible part time (11am-3am) 
• Manual dexterity to ensure proper operation of kitchen utensils and cutting tools
• Effective communication skills
• self starter/ problem solver 
• Proficient in English
• proficient in using a computer  
• Adept at performing tasks well in a fast-paced environment
• Able to stand through duration of shift