Prep Cook
Location :
Central Austin
Job Type :
Contractor
Hours :
Full Time
Required Years of Experience :
1+
Travel :
No
Relocation :
No
Job Industry :
Food
Job Category :
Hospitality and Catering
Job Description :
Event Support Professionals are looking for both Full Time/ Part-time prep cooks that can assist with prepping food for a large volume of students a day.
Duties:
- Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen supervisors
- Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves - If needed
- Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats
- Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
- Parboiling food, reducing sauces, and starting first steps in various dishes
- Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
- Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
Required Qualifications :
Responsibilities:
- Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
- Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices
- Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
- Strong sense of smell and taste
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Great collaboration and teamwork skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment