The Stovall House - Prep Cook - Oxford Commons

Prep Cook

Essential Functions:

• Prepares food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Ability to safely operate a commercial dish machine
• Ability to manage safe use of chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing
• Ability to re-stock and move effortlessly between active cook lines
• Cleaning and organizing duties are completed accurately and on time
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef or Kitchen Manager at any time.

Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.

General Physical Demands for the Position:

Prep cooks will regularly stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, turn, lift, talk, walk, walk on uneven ground, carry and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

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