Prep Cook, Kassi Beach House - Part-time

The Prep Cook will play an important role in preparing and presenting all food items as called for by the menu, and in assisting the Executive Chef in the efficient operations of the kitchen. Prep Cook will be responsible for assisting all stations and respective lines as necessary.

• Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Adhere to all house policies and standards. .
• Perform proper changeover, opening, and closing duties.
• Follow all prep recipes and procedures and successfully perform these duties as assigned and/or reassigned by leadership.
• Participate in seamless operation between BOH + FOH staff members ensuring proper service to our guests.
• Perform to high standards of excellence, execution, and cleanliness.
• Always keep your active SNHD Food Handler's card with you while on property.
• Execute proper health and safety protocols while operating equipment, handling food, storing food, maintaining temperature & time control logs, and sanitizing as dictated by the SNHD.
• Report health and safety incidents and concerns directly to leadership in an accurate and timely manner.
• Contribute to successful SNHD health inspections
• Actively participate in all scheduled required training sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Strong communication skills, inclusive of spelling and grammar
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently through the Kitchen.
• Will work in hot and cold, confined, or cramped spaces.
• The work environment is noisy, must constantly receive and communicate information.
• Ability to bend, stoop, balance, and reach-ins necessary.
• The job requires lifting/carrying the max weight of 50lbs.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure

• Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active SNHD Food Handlers card.
• Previous experience as a prep cook or equivalent
• At least two years of experience at a high-volume establishment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

• Lift and carry 50 lbs, carry and balance plates, carry kegs, wine and beer cases as necessary
• Stand for periods of 8-10 hours
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Bend, squat and stretch in areas of limited space to perform cleaning, organization, and other duties

• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of cold, heat, smoke, and sound. Incumbents are at times subject to hazards such as chemicals; proper safety precautions will be taken.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. Kassi Beach reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.

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