Posted 8 months ago
Prep Cook
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The Prep Cook assists in kitchen food preparation at a Nashville restaurant, chopping ingredients, marinating meats, preparing sauces, and maintaining workstation cleanliness while following food safety standards. The role supports timely, efficient production for the culinary team.
About this role
Job Title: Prep Cook
Status: Full Time/Part-Time
Company: Evening Entertainment Group
Location: Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville
About Us: Jelly roll's Goodnight Nashville is a renowned establishment in the culinary industry, committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests. We pride ourselves on our dedication to quality and innovation, with a focus on creating memorable moments through our culinary offerings. As we strive for excellence, we are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Prep Cook to join our dynamic team.
Job Overview: As a Prep Cook, you will play a crucial role in the kitchen operations by assisting in food preparation, ensuring quality standards are met, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the culinary team. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will be instrumental in delivering top-notch dishes that delight our customers.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing ingredients for menu items following standardized recipes.
- Execute basic cooking tasks such as chopping vegetables, marinating meats, and preparing sauces.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen equipment.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient food production.
- Always adhere to food safety standards and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 3 years of Prep Cook experience or similar role in the food industry.
- Knowledge of food safety practices and proper food handling techniques.
- Familiarity with knife skills and basic cooking methods.
- Experience in catering or restaurant environments is a plus.
- Ability to assist in menu planning and dietary department operations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Certification in food handling.
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
- Must be able to lift, balance, and carry trays of food weighing up to 25 pounds.
Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic provided by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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