Kitchen Prep
JOB DESCRIPTION Barrio Tacos is looking for a hard-working prep cook to be responsible for setting up workstations in the kitchen and preparing ingredients for the cooking process. The prep cook is required to perform basic cooking duties, monitor stock levels, and take on culinary tasks as they arise.
To be a successful prep cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. A top-notch prep cook should be able to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
Immediate openings for a prep cook at the Barrio Lexington, SC
*Hours may change seasonally
Full Time and Part Time Positions Available
Duties:
Prep Cook Job Responsibilities:
- Perform routine kitchen tasks.
- Follow the prep list created 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, and other meal prep.
- Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
- Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
- Prepare simple dishes, such as salads and entrees.
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
- Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
- Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
- Be able to work efficiently and quickly
- Have a general knowledge of basic kitchen practices and procedures
- Have reliable transportation
- Weekend availability is preffered
- 1 Year prior experience is necessary, on the job training provided
- Having your ServSafe Certification is a plus!
- Competitive wages depending on experience and availability
- Opportunity for advancement
- Our quickly growing company is always on the lookout for future leaders with career goals
- Earn additional income by working with our catering department
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