BALDWIN'S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ

Job Title:  Prep Cook

Pay:

Hours:

Job Description:

We are looking for a Prep Cook to assist in the preparation of our smokehouse dishes in the kitchen. You'll perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so that food can be prepared according to recipes.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Portion and wrap food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Cut, slice or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Weigh or measure ingredients.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
• Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.
• Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.
• Keep records of the quantities of food used.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces.

Requirements and skills:

• Proven experience as prep cook
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure

• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable; Training from a culinary school will be a plus