Prep cook

This is a full-time position, approximately 30-40 hours/week. Hours are generally scheduled during the day and early evening. Successful applicants must be available weekdays and weekends. The Prep Cook's role is to safely, efficiently, and accurately prepare ingredients required for food service in a FOODSAFE environment. RESPONSIBILITIES:  ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the company's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.  may be responsible for ordering food products according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are received in accordance with the company's receiving policies and procedures.  control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures including checking and maintaining proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.  fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.  ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the cafe's preventative maintenance programs.  responsible for performing scheduled cleaning for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  minimum of 6 months of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking  must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and front of the house personnel  be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds  be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).  must be able to follow recipes and plate specifications  a secondary school diploma is preferred  knowledge of FOODSAFE, workplace hazardous materials and first aid is generally required  excellent time management skills  strong team player  ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a challenging and fast paced environment